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Hardened Criminals

Reason Staff | 10.1.2010 6:00 AM

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England's The Sunday Telegraphreports that local governments are fining residents up to £110 for putting recyclables in the wrong bin or putting bins out on the wrong day. By contrast, the newspaper reports, the fine for shoplifting is £80.

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