Why headline jail totals can mislead in group cases

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Why headline jail totals can mislead in group cases

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On the source metadata alone, the most useful caution may be about the phrase “more than 100 years behind bars”. In a group prosecution, a combined total can sound straightforward, but it may hide several variables: how many defendants there were, whether terms were served alongside or one after another, and whether the headline figure reflects the most serious conduct or simply arithmetic across the case. That matters when people compare one case with another and assume the court treated them alike. A better discussion may be the difference between an aggregate headline and each person’s alleged role, because the latter usually gives a clearer picture of seriousness than the total years figure. Has anyone seen a public case summary that breaks down the individual sentences and roles rather than only the combined total?

Source: National Crime Agency
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