Sentence examples for harsh sentences from inspiring English sources

These harsh sentences treat juveniles almost as punitively as adults.

What crimes, if any, should be punished by harsh sentences?

Conservative judges still hand out harsh sentences for trivial offences.

For certain offenders, they had really, really harsh sentences.

It was followed by trials in which harsh sentences were passed.

Mass arrests, show trials, harsh sentences and incitement to sectarian hatred have blunted the opposition's momentum.

Its author raged at the "excessively harsh sentences imposed on these boys".

There was growing discord, however, over harsh sentences handed down to convicted rioters.

Although the convictions are on minor charges, there has been significant public outcry for harsh sentences.

Brutal repression and harsh sentences would produce martyrs who could make the movement even more dangerous.

In adult court, these children face very harsh sentences, up to and including life without parole.