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Thanks, cyclotron3k
I share Katie-coo's expectation that the sanction applied to this particular thief is unlikely to be of the type that will deter him from continuing with similar behaviour when he is next at liberty to do so- and that could be pretty soon.
My uninformed guess is that a custodial sentence may not even make the difference to prevent re-offending for this type of bike thief. However there's an argument that such sanctions might deter some less-hardened bike thieves, not to mention the very big subject of society's use of punishements as a redress for wrongs suffered by the vitims of crime.
To my mind there is a better likelyhood to reduce bike theft by addressing the 'demand' side of the equation. i.e. doing more to disrupt opportunities the thief has to sell the stolen property and pocket the cash.- From what I've read on this forum, the Cycle Task Force and some very good types in the LCC have begun to develop some stategies in this direction. eg policing Brick Lane.
/makes mental note to find out more and actually play my part.