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In saying 30 years is not enough?

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Blackoutbeans · 16/03/2026 14:18

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cjeng8nnn5kt

This scum gets 30 years of free board and accomodation after destroying so many lives. I hope the other prisoners give him hell but I have a feeling he might be enjoying that.

But what happens after 30 years, or is then even a possibility of early release? He will still be young enough to be able to carry out such perversions, why isn't chemical castration at least an option for such despicable human beings??

Nursery worker sentenced to 30 years for raping children

Bristol nursery worker Nathan Bennett sentenced for raping children

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cjeng8nnn5kt

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Tacohill · 16/03/2026 18:32

A hill that I will die on is that chemical castration should be mandatory for these types of men.

Whats frustrating is that sex offenders are put on protective wings with other sex offenders.

Imagine a peadophile being surrounded by other like minded people.
They spend their free time swapping stories, photos and writing pornographic stories.

He’s quite high profile, so he’ll be even more protected.

I used to be so against the death penalty as I felt it was the easy way out but too many of these men get out and still pose a risk to children.

Gatekeeper · 16/03/2026 18:30

Done2much · 16/03/2026 15:04

castration needed

'Anna' in the article knew there was something weird about him. Trust your gut!

Not chemical either...nice rusty, blunt knife should do it!

RockyFraggles · 16/03/2026 18:27

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:05

In what way are they victims of murder, too? If they were victims of murder, they would be dead. They would not be told at the age of 2-4 that this man has been executed. They would only be glad once they are older, I can assure you.

I agree that prevention is through deterrent, but criminals evolve and adapt to any new measures put in place. Everybody knows that. Public outrage is caused when scum like this rape our children and go on to get a slap on the wrist and a cushy life in prison. What message is it sending that he can commit such vile crimes, and this is his punishment? People are angry. Parents are angry. They want true justice for their infant children, and that is to rid the world of the disease that is pedophiles like this one.

Also, you may get taken a little more seriously as a person if you didnt pad your arguments with insults.

Bring back hanging!

Did you ignore or misunderstand what the person you are quoting was saying?

They were saying that if someone is people are punished as severely for sexual offences as they are for murder, then it makes it more victimes will be murdered as well as raped.
The offender is going to receive the same punishment and by killing their victim they make it less likely they will be caught as the victim cannot identify them.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 16/03/2026 18:24

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 16/03/2026 15:29

Why?

Maybe the poster thinks it'll make them think 'oh, better not do it' and not give them an incentive to murder any potential witnesses (and police) because instead of a prison sentence, they'd be facing death.

I think the State killing you must be the greatest incentive to making damn sure nobody can testify if they manage to arrest you in the first place, however.

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:22

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 18:19

This guy is not going to be released after serving half his sentence.

Betraying your ignorance yet again,

You have such faith in the system, bless your heart. Cos everyone who gets life, serves life, right? xd

Don't forget to pepper some more insults in, it makes you look really intelligent!

Eastie77Returns · 16/03/2026 18:22

And still people continue to argue that it’s unfair to ban men from working with babies in nurseries because NAMALT. Which is true of course, not all men are child rapists but virtually all child rapists are men. We need to stop centring the hurt feelings of men and start prioritising the safety of children.

It’s unlikely this vile creature will serve his full sentence. If he doesn’t end up dead beforehand, I’ve no doubt in a couple of decades some fucking idiot will assess him and decide he’s no longer a threat because he’s had sufficient therapy, has shown remorse and is fully rehabilitated. Plus we can’t lock people up forever because it’s not civilised🙄

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 18:19

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:14

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No, I think not wanting this child rapist dead is definitely more wrong than posting on mumsnet. The only person on this entire post trying to be edgy and inflammatory is you, chief of police XDownwiththissortofthingX. Insulting and belittling anyone who doesnt want pedophiles released from prison after serving half of a sorry-arse sentence, embarrassing. But you keep on routing for those pedophiles, though I must say, its not a great look on you.

This guy is not going to be released after serving half his sentence.

Betraying your ignorance yet again,

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:16

buffyrevival · 16/03/2026 18:07

if you bring back hanging then you’re risking executing people who are innocent, because there are people who are innocent in prison and have been released before
I’m not saying I agree with this persons sentence but if you open the doors to execution then we are saying it’s ok to possibly kill an innocent person. Which is no better than being a murderer really

I understand that and agree ultimately, but i think in cases like this where there is solid, physical evidence against the perpetrator, capital punishment should definitely be employed.

MsGreying · 16/03/2026 18:15

When your victims can not tell anyone what you did then you deserve to remain behind bars for life.

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:14

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 18:07

Not as "wrong" as saddos who have nothing better to do than hang around on forums desperately trying to be edgy and inflammatory 😆

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No, I think not wanting this child rapist dead is definitely more wrong than posting on mumsnet. The only person on this entire post trying to be edgy and inflammatory is you, chief of police XDownwiththissortofthingX. Insulting and belittling anyone who doesnt want pedophiles released from prison after serving half of a sorry-arse sentence, embarrassing. But you keep on routing for those pedophiles, though I must say, its not a great look on you.

5128gap · 16/03/2026 18:13

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 17:52

Because the crime has already happened? This thread is about this man and the punishment he deserves. There is no way to prevent this from happening, other than nurseries taking one look at this obvious pedophile and not thinking "yeah, you look like a kind and nurturing soul that should be trusted to be alone with defenceless children". And before anyone says "dont judge a book by its cover!!!!" Clearly, they should have in this case. And yes, im aware even the nicest looking people can be rapists and pedophiles, but not hiring people like this whom may as well have "pedo" tattooed on their forehead would be a good start.

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It could be prevented by banning men from working in nurseries.

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 18:07

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:06

If you dont seek vengeance against tramps like this then there is something seriously wrong with you.

Not as "wrong" as saddos who have nothing better to do than hang around on forums desperately trying to be edgy and inflammatory 😆

buffyrevival · 16/03/2026 18:07

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:05

In what way are they victims of murder, too? If they were victims of murder, they would be dead. They would not be told at the age of 2-4 that this man has been executed. They would only be glad once they are older, I can assure you.

I agree that prevention is through deterrent, but criminals evolve and adapt to any new measures put in place. Everybody knows that. Public outrage is caused when scum like this rape our children and go on to get a slap on the wrist and a cushy life in prison. What message is it sending that he can commit such vile crimes, and this is his punishment? People are angry. Parents are angry. They want true justice for their infant children, and that is to rid the world of the disease that is pedophiles like this one.

Also, you may get taken a little more seriously as a person if you didnt pad your arguments with insults.

Bring back hanging!

if you bring back hanging then you’re risking executing people who are innocent, because there are people who are innocent in prison and have been released before
I’m not saying I agree with this persons sentence but if you open the doors to execution then we are saying it’s ok to possibly kill an innocent person. Which is no better than being a murderer really

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:06

youalright · 16/03/2026 18:02

So do I so 20 years isn't enough for someone commits this type of crime if this was America he would get a life sentence and die in prison

If you dont seek vengeance against tramps like this then there is something seriously wrong with you.

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 18:05

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 17:55

Typical pig-ignorant nonsense.

First off, research shows severity of punishment in no way serves as a deterrent. This is also borne out by the empirical evidence from places like the US and Russia, where they still practice capital punishment, and yet still experience a degree of serious criminality far over and above other comparatively developed nations.

What does act as a deterrent, as criminals themselves have told researchers, is the propensity to be detected, apprehended, and convicted.

The main way people are caught for committing serious sexual crimes is because there is a primary witness. If you remove that witness, your chance of being detected and convicted is reduced.

So you start executing your sexual offenders. Great, they're dead! Get the flags and the bunting out. However, the slight problem with this is now a much higher proportion of your victims of serious sexual crimes are not only victims of rape and sexual assault, they are also murder victims too!!

Wohoo! big round of applause for the "bring back hanging" imbeciles.

In what way are they victims of murder, too? If they were victims of murder, they would be dead. They would not be told at the age of 2-4 that this man has been executed. They would only be glad once they are older, I can assure you.

I agree that prevention is through deterrent, but criminals evolve and adapt to any new measures put in place. Everybody knows that. Public outrage is caused when scum like this rape our children and go on to get a slap on the wrist and a cushy life in prison. What message is it sending that he can commit such vile crimes, and this is his punishment? People are angry. Parents are angry. They want true justice for their infant children, and that is to rid the world of the disease that is pedophiles like this one.

Also, you may get taken a little more seriously as a person if you didnt pad your arguments with insults.

Bring back hanging!

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 18:03

youalright · 16/03/2026 18:00

So im a moron but this guy is fine and should be out walking the streets at 50.

No, he's not in any way "fine".

cocopopseveryday · 16/03/2026 18:02

It was one of the most severe sentences he could have received so that's at least some form of justice. Now we need to understand how such a catestrohphic safeguarding failure of this gravity happened in the first place. It sounds as though there were plenty of warnings about him from what has been reported in the news.
Interestingly they stated today "Det Insp Forde acknowledged the "harm and upset" caused to families whose children have attended nurseries where Bennett was employed." Which indicates there have been reports from other nurseries prior to the Bristol one where he was last working.
How long has has this really been going on for and how was it possible that he was able to go onto to this Bristol nursery and commit these absolutely vile crimes when there were previous complaints?! There are clearly people who need to be held accountable for allowing this to happen.
They are the ones who we truly entrust with our youngest and most vulnerable children. Plus the Bristol LADO were even informed and didn't act properly on the information at first, allowing him to commit more offences. Absolutely shocking!!!
It was so heartbreaking to read the parents accounts of their experiences. These poor families need answers!

youalright · 16/03/2026 18:02

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 16/03/2026 17:59

I think we have different aims. I want to make the UK a safer place to live, you want vengeance.

So do I so 20 years isn't enough for someone commits this type of crime if this was America he would get a life sentence and die in prison

MeganM3 · 16/03/2026 18:01

Whole life tariff would have been a better outcome. What about the people, managers etc that should have picked up on this behaviour.

youalright · 16/03/2026 18:00

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 17:57

It's not about being "harsh", it's about being an ignorant, unthinking moron.

So im a moron but this guy is fine and should be out walking the streets at 50.

Batties · 16/03/2026 18:00

youalright · 16/03/2026 17:55

Out of all the threads on mumsnet this is the one we should all be agreeing on i can't believe their are people on here think others are being to harsh. Some people really need their hard drives checking.

If you can’t even have a discussion without calling those who you disagree with paedophiles them nobody will take anything you say seriously

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 16/03/2026 17:59

youalright · 16/03/2026 17:55

Out of all the threads on mumsnet this is the one we should all be agreeing on i can't believe their are people on here think others are being to harsh. Some people really need their hard drives checking.

I think we have different aims. I want to make the UK a safer place to live, you want vengeance.

previouslyknownas · 16/03/2026 17:57

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 15:13

He's going to spend a minimum of 20 years behind bars, the remainder on licence. That's even assuming it's adjudged he's fit to be released after 20 years, and I have a hard time imagining that will be the case. Even if he is, he'll be on the sex offenders register for the remainder of his life, and severely restricted in what he can do in terms of employment and who he can come into contact with.

In what way is being deprived of liberty for likely at least 30 years "getting off pretty much scot free"?

He’ll probably change his name to Norma and say he’s is a woman when he gets out

I’m not sure if it’s still the case but this was an easy way to get around any DBS a few years ago
There was a case ( Scotland I think ) where a man did this to hide his previous crimes

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 17:57

youalright · 16/03/2026 17:55

Out of all the threads on mumsnet this is the one we should all be agreeing on i can't believe their are people on here think others are being to harsh. Some people really need their hard drives checking.

It's not about being "harsh", it's about being an ignorant, unthinking moron.

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/03/2026 17:55

worldshottestmom · 16/03/2026 17:47

But raping infants isnt lunacy? Dont act like you have a point by using as many words as possible. What punishment you suggest for this thing? A slap on the wrist? 30 years in prison, with time served at 15? Enjoying a solo cell alone fantasising about what he did to those kids? Those victims?

Anyone who rapes another person, but especially a defenceless child, deserves to be killed in the most painful possible way. But you sit there on your high horse saying how that isnt the proper thing to do, and this poor man should only be left to serve a few years in prison for his trivial crimes. Guess youre just "down with this sort of thing".

Typical pig-ignorant nonsense.

First off, research shows severity of punishment in no way serves as a deterrent. This is also borne out by the empirical evidence from places like the US and Russia, where they still practice capital punishment, and yet still experience a degree of serious criminality far over and above other comparatively developed nations.

What does act as a deterrent, as criminals themselves have told researchers, is the propensity to be detected, apprehended, and convicted.

The main way people are caught for committing serious sexual crimes is because there is a primary witness. If you remove that witness, your chance of being detected and convicted is reduced.

So you start executing your sexual offenders. Great, they're dead! Get the flags and the bunting out. However, the slight problem with this is now a much higher proportion of your victims of serious sexual crimes are not only victims of rape and sexual assault, they are also murder victims too!!

Wohoo! big round of applause for the "bring back hanging" imbeciles.

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