Police Officer to be prosecuted over Ian Tomlinson's death

[ahinton]

>>In that I'm sure that we all agree with you - except, perhaps, Mr Pee,
Mr Pee, the artist ?

Mr Pee the author of post #4 in this thread; what he does as a vocation or profession or for a living I have no idea...(!)

[Flosshilde]

Without prejudging , there is a fairly strong likelihood that the evidence which resulted in the verdict of 'unlawful killing' will be strong enough also to procure a guilty verdict. So far, nothing unremarkable.

The DPP's statement says that there was enough new evidence (especially medical) presented at the inquest to "provide a realistic prospect of successfully prosecuting PC Simon Harwood for the manslaughter of Mr Tomlinson". This is a reversal of his earlier decision before the inquest.
This does seem fairly definite.

[french frank]

It's all about a duty of care, surely, and for those in positions of power that must be the highest priority.

Yes, I wrote a much longer post earlier in which I used that phrase but a sub-editor subsequently cut it out . A duty of care includes not being negligent or reckless.

Mahlerei knows better than I do about what areas we should avoid. Asserting that someone is, or is not, 'guilty' and offering arguments or evidence to support such assertions could be seen as attempting to carry out what the court should be doing, and isn't very sensible. As Paul pointed out, we are much more visible than we may think and have already been contacted by Times Newspapers and given 24 hours to remove material. Lawyers are a sneaky lot!

[scottycelt]

That's not up to me; all that I would venture to suggest is that, if you yourself believe that there is a case for its closure and/or deletion, your continuing to contribute to it might appear to run counter to that belief...

I was only trying to be diplomatic ...

[3rd Viennese School]

“If police officers are going to run the risk of prosecution every time they give somebody a gentle shove, then they're going to find it well-nigh impossible to police these kind of demonstrations in the future.”

A “gentle” shove ???

What would have happened if a member of the public gave a Police Officer a gentle shove to the ground and the officer had died as a result?
Wouldn’t have taken as long for a prosecution for a start!
(Or a kicking in the back of a van)

3VS

[Flosshilde]

I don't read the Telegraph either, I'm afraid, Floss ... the only newspaper worth reading, imv, is the Financial Times, but it's far, far too expensive ..

I know someone who also maintained that the FT was the only paper worth reading - he's gay & was a member of the Socialist Workers Party

[Serial_Apologist]

It's pink!

[Flosshilde]

The original pink 'un

[scottycelt]

I know someone who also maintained that the FT was the only paper worth reading - he's gay & was a member of the Socialist Workers Party

Be careful, Floss ... French Frank might get a phone call from another set of press lawyers.

[Paul Sherratt]

Just an aside but HM The Queen was not a subscriber to the other Pink Paper.

[Lateralthinking1]

Carrow Road is quite convenient from the Sandringham Estate.

http://www.pinkun.com/home

[Paul Sherratt]

Sometimes though Lat, green is the complexion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-KizC6wEys&feature=related

PS

http://news.pinkpaper.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=863

[Lateralthinking1]

Was that before or after she joined the Norfolk constabulary?

(Delia not Liz)

[Paul Sherratt]

Beefore I think. I couldn't spot the nation's favourite in this clip. She may be the carol singer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIhiL7AUeU&NR=1

PS
Visiting legal folk. Good afternoon - call that work ?


PPS
Re: the original discussion. I agree with wise ff !

[Flosshilde]

Paul - I trust you noted the date of your second item?


Is the Racing Post also pink? I can't quite remember from my paper-boy days.