MPs and justice campaigners say some of the sentences given to those involved in the riots in England are too harsh.

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The law was meant to alleviate the disparity in federal sentences, but critics say placing restrictions on judges can exacerbate the problem by rendering them powerless to deviate from guidelines and laws that are inherently biased.

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Although Mr Larijani has responded by vowing to respect legal procedure, others in the judiciary say that those facing death sentences will meet their fate soon.

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Proposition 66's supporters say the law is too clumsy, leading to virtual life sentences for criminals whose third strike was nothing more than stealing a slice of pizza.

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While stressing justice should be done, Bishop McCulloch will say "the problems won't be solved by individual court sentences".

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