nicola Matriarch 21 Mar 2007 avoids the life sentence that comes with a real one http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/lawandorder/070321/txt/070321en08003.htm
SusanEngland Active Ink Slinger 22 Mar 2007 This seems quite common in "western" countries. It certainly happens here in the UK. I gather it is common in the USA too, and no doubt Australia has a fair few.