Guest moon Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 ....until I got talking to a guy recently who'd not long been released from prison. He told me that his barrister's offer to the judge of twenty thousand pounds had already been topped by the prosecution barrister. Whilst inside he was visited by representatives of high-ranking legal officials and 'persuaded' to end his appeal.I'm saying this now as I've just seen an interview with a top copper, on the telly, who was stressing, with sincerity, I thought, that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the way the police conducted their pursuit of the ten suspected drug barons who were today released on a technicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LB Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 another example of our laughable criminal justice system......is there anyone in power that is not corrupt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Taking into account the extensive costs for court time, massive defence costs, and the money police spent during the lengthy investigation, the taxpayer is expected to be left with a bill estimated at £25 million. Possible civil actions by defendants seeking compensation will add to the financial fall-out. During his three-day judgement, the judge strongly condemned both the investigation and the way in which the case was subsequently handled. But he made clear any criticisms levelled at the police were based on their "incompetence" - there was no question whatsoever of "bad faith".The GuardianThe possibility of people who used the fake illegal money laundering service offered by the "honey-pot" company....does not surprise me in the slightest..I cannot say things like this shock me anymore ,..................as were all sitting in the toilet , with the flush chain already pulled.....!........Its only a matter of time before we reach the inevitable cesspit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Nothing surprises me anymore....... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moon Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 If the judiciary system is bent, and I now have good reason to believe that it is, the police will be very much aware of it and probably powerless to do anything about it. Consequently, the pressure on the police to make a bit on the side must be huge. Those honest coppers that remain are exposed to the whims of their criminal superiors. Who monitors the UK police anyway ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Getting more like America every day, with no disrespect to individual Americans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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