Legalities

[Nick Armstrong]

Well, Barbirollians, I really can't see why matters which are so peripheral to the forum should be discussed in the same gossipy way that other 'Platform 3' type topics are. People are - almost of necessity - talking about matters about which they have no relevant knowledge themselves.

I suggest we leave it to Mr Lebrecht's blog to follow these matters up, which he has in the past been quite diligent about.

Agreed; and Barbs's post eloquently illustrates exactly why the entire area of criminal convictions is best left well alone in the precincts of this Forum.

[Barbirollians]

Not at all - I think that you and FF are being overly cautious . I think the risk of contempt proceedings is Very low and defamation proceedings when discussing convictions close to nil .

Then again although the risks are very low It is however FF's forum and it is up to her what rules she wishes to set for it .

[Nick Armstrong]

Exactly - there is some risk; and it's FF's decision.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Exactly - there is some risk; and it's FF's decision.

And one which I back, unreservedly.

[muzzer]

FWIW I'd counsel safety first in these matters. This forum is IMV a highly civilised one and has its own reputation to protect. Online defamation is a tricky area at the best of times.

[Zucchini]

There is the possibility that someone named George, Peregrine or Lucinda Mahler might be prosecuted for being naughty, so for safety's sake shouldn't ff ban all mentions of Mahler on the MBs? Thank you...

[Nick Armstrong]

Thank you, Monsieur Courgette, we'll let you know.

NEXT !!!!