http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/16/europe...ent/index.html

"Writing in The Sunday Times, Rudd said that "life sentences must not be reserved for acid attack survivors."

According to a report released by the Metropolitan Police Service in March, acid attacks are on the rise in London. In 2014, there were 166 filed incidents, rising to 261 in 2015, and 454 in 2016. Police have told CNN that trend has continued this year."

There are few downsides to being tough on violent crime. There is a great deal of evidence that shows people who go to imprison for violent crimes are far, far more likely to commit more violent crimes in the future than the average citizen. Horrific attacks with chemicals like this should be dealt with harshly.