Constructive Opposition - New legislation

[Odyessus]

It's a fraught area. They can and they can't is the simple answer, or not so simple, if you follow me.
Have a look at the law reform commissions website and what they say on manditory minimum sentences. It's fascinating reading.

I haven't the energy at the moment. Can you give us their main points of objection?

[Odyessus]

Nobody would ever plead guilty in that case. What would be the point?

Getting ten years instead of sixteen or twenty. Why does anyone plead guilty?

P.S. You do know what "minimum" means, right?