HOW I agree with Heather Causnett's letter, Bring Back Hanging (July 21).

Unfortunately, Heather, the UK is full of the do-good brigade who will explain in great detail why these monsters should NOT receive sentences befitting their crime. No wonder the police are appalled at the way the courts hand down totally inappropriate sentences.

The two mindless killers of little James Bulger are already seeking freedom on top of the £43,000 awarded by the European courts for violation of their human rights.

What about James Bulger's human rights? Not a word about the victims. How much did James' family receive?

It's time that all serious sex offenders were chemically castrated and ones who commit murder as well should be executed. If you think this is going too far, then let's have a referendum and see what the people think. The sooner the better.

Lew Speight,

The Grange Restaurant,

Main Street,

Shipton by Beningbrough, York.

...In view of the recent tragedy in Sussex, I strongly feel it is time we had a referendum on hanging, where these evil characters murder innocent children.

I'm sure many people will agree that this should happen, otherwise what is the alternative - they are put in jails then released to murder again. I say enough is enough!

Betty Cunliffe,

Briar Avenue, York.