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The policy was a good decision and well-intentioned, she told the inquiry, but because of how it was communicated, it was almost seen as a punishment, rather than an offer from government to help families.

Federal judges ultimately decide on a final punishment and they have flexibility within guidelines - so the defence and prosecution will spend much of Friday arguing in court over Combs' sentence.

The time was approaching 2 a.m. and there was only one place left to see: the punishment cells underground, where I would finish out the night.

Its muzzle taped, Mr Kitson bit the dog's ear, suggesting this was punishment for the dog having bitten his child.

Mr Pikalo sees himself as a reformer within his department, and wants Ukraine to focus more on rehabilitation, instead of punishment, when it comes to criminals.