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Yes, but the point I'm trying to get across to people is that there's a general legal requirement that the legal and administrative systems be proportionate, even if it's not incorporated by explicit reference in every piece of legslative text.

(I can't lay hands on it at the moment but there are clear guidelines to UK judges on what constitutes reasonable fines for offences, such that it should be feasible for the person to actually pay the fine)

>>pjc50+(OP)
There's a proportionality requirement written into the GDPR. The commenter I was replying to is making a completely specious argument.

https://gdpr-info.eu/art-83-gdpr/

>>pjc50+(OP)
UK judges don't have to follow the guidelines - these are just guidelines, but judge can use his/hers own discretion within the law. In case of drugs some judges expose almost psychotic hatred towards drug users and can deal punishment outside of the guidelines.