Zero Tolerance: Zero Effective? 'Cameron's punishment is crime'

RussiaToday on Aug 14, 2011
This week, a split opened up between police and top politicians in Britain, following several days of rioting and looting throughout the country. Those taking part in the week's lawlessness in Britain have been using social networks extensively to co-ordinate their actions and elude police. In response, David Cameron said he's considering banning any people from those networks if they're guilty of inciting violence through the web. He also announced he is takin a US-style 'zero tolerance' stance on street violence, where tough punishment follows even minor offences. For more analysis of the UK unrest RT talks to John Rees, a political activist from London.