People are dissatisfied with so many severe punishments and harsh laws. 嚴刑峻法太多了，大家都很有意見。
Detainees are routinely subjected to severe beatings, torture and other ill-treatment. 被監禁的人時時受到嚴刑苦打與凌虐。
Because of the seriousness of the offence I have no option but to request the maximum penalty. 由於嚴重的過錯，我被迫要求接受重罰。
Police warned that explosives-related offences carry heavy penalty and offenders may be liable to life imprisonment upon conviction. 警方提出警告，任何人如觸犯與爆炸品有關的罪行而被定罪可被重罰。
