A 15 year old Italian male is found guilty of murdering the head teacher of a school. Should this man be deported to what is a safe European country, or is deportation a breach of his human rights?

It is about time that countries who are members of the EU be given the right to deport criminals who have committed such a serious offence back to their country of birth. IMHO he gave up any human rights the moment he killed another human being. At 15 years of age you know that to kill is wrong, you are aware of the consequences of your actions, and you should be held responsible for them.

Another serious question is “what about the human rights of the man’s widow and family”? Shouldn’t the family be allowed a say in the fate of the man who murdered their loved one?

In answer to one question, his solicitor stated that it was highly unlikely that this man, when released, would come into contact with the dead man’s widow and that reports from prison confirmed he was “unlikely” to reoffend. How many times have we heard this same comment and yet the person, on release, has resumed their old lifestyle. It appears this man has lived in the UK for many years and has no family in Italy. Being allowed to live in the UK should come with responsibility, to uphold the laws of the land and to live in harmony with other citizens.

If he truly repents, then he should willingly leave the country and give the man’s family the peace they deserve.