I know David Cameron is not especially popular here, but he deserves credit for this.

[Nye Bevan]

A Labour MP has been asked by David Cameron to examine why black offenders are more likely to be jailed than white offenders in English and Welsh courts.

Former barrister David Lammy will review the "over-representation" of black and minority ethnic (BAME) defendants in the justice system.

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"It's disgraceful that if you're black, it seems you're more likely to be sentenced to custody for a crime than if you're white," Mr Cameron said.

"We should investigate why this is and how we can end this possible discrimination."

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35452975

Compared to our Republicans, the UK Conservatives are positively enlightened on many social issues.

[Ed Suspicious]

1. I think he's a first class asshole, but good on him for this one. Surprising to say the least.

[BlueMTexpat]

2. +1! eom