And crucially it wants to move away from the idea that a drug should only be banned if it is harmful - or that the severity of the penalty for possession or supply should depend on the extent of that harmfulness. (politics.co.uk)
In sentencing Silver, U.S. District Court Judge Valerie Caproni told him the severity of the penalty will make the next politician think twice about «taking a bribe or a kickback.» (nystateofpolitics.com)
The biggest change in the bill between a hearing on Tuesday and today was the severity of penalties for building owners who don't comply with the new regulations. (observer.com)