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garnet
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 Posted - 13 Sep 2014 : 6:48:18 PM
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| I fully understand that nothing must happen to prejudice the outcome of this dreadful case but at the same time I wonder what happened to free speech and what has happened to our legal system if it can be overridden by comments on Facebook etc. Nuff said. |
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jackiedo
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Posted - 14 Sep 2014 : 12:40:26 PM
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| It's about judging on the evidence presented and not the power of public opinion. It could be said that one side or other could be seen as getting information out that it could make it hard for a magistrate or Juror to be objective. Surely not much longer now |
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Pop
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England
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Sep 2014 : 09:56:18 AM
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Hi pop, I "LIKE" too. Sadly it seems that we have to be the silent majority these days while the criminals get all the protection.
We no longer live in a society where we are allowed the fredom of speech even though the powers that be claim we do. You only have to see the fuss over the occasional thoughtless remark that could be construed as racist even when there was no racist intention to realise that fredom of speech has gone.
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Libby Frost
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Esther
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Sep 2014 : 05:31:58 AM
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If anyone wants more information on contempt of court and the internet, there is a good paper here: http://lawcommission.justice.gov.uk/areas/contempt.htm (it's the third one down listed on the right, about internet publications, and chapter two outlines the current position).
You have the freedom to speak your opinion about pending court cases in private, but what you don't have the freedom to do is make prejudicial comments about live court cases on websites that are open to the public. Sites such as Arabian lines or Facebook. From the moment of arrest to the conclusion of the trial, publications (and your posts on t'interweb are publications for the purposes of the law) should only include facts that are in the public domain.
The right to freedom of expression is not an absolute right. |
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Libby Frost
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Sep 2014 : 10:10:45 PM
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| Any news anyone please as yet another hearing was today ? |
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catherine1960
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England
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Posted - 26 Sep 2014 : 11:29:25 AM
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| Adjourned until 7th November Prosecution have asked for more time for 'other avenues to be explored and other evidence that has come to light be examined' other than that I do not know.........whether this pertains to what I heard a few weeks ago or not then I cannot say but I have a strong feeling that it does |
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Sep 2014 : 1:35:30 PM
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| We have probaly heard the same thing from different sources Catherine. |
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Libby Frost
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catherine1960
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England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2014 : 8:01:15 PM
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| Will be able to give an update on Monday as soon as I know from the courts what happened, due to family circumstances (bereavement) I was not able to contact my friend in the court office but will do on Monday morning as soon as I get some free time, and then post the outcome on here |
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Libby Frost
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Nov 2014 : 1:17:32 PM
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Sorry to hear of your bereavement, Catherine. It is very kind of you to think of us all in your sad time. Thank you.
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catherine1960
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 12 Nov 2014 : 9:36:03 PM
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Have news..........not want you will all want to hear but this is how things stand as of last Friday.
All charges apart from 2 minor offences against Stephen Peel have been withdrawn, the CPS have stated ' that it is not in the public interest to pursue prosecution against him' in everyday terms he's got off on the mental health issues card unless of course he genuinely has had a breakdown.
However all the 21 charges against Rachelle Peel will stand...........thats the good bit now comes the not so good bit. The case had been adjourend until 30th March 2015 when a Pleas and Directions hearing is scheduled. This is the step prior to trial where all the charges will be read out to her one by one and she has to plead 'guilty' or 'not guilty' to each and every seperate charge.
As AL was down I did ask a friend of mine to post this on another group on Facebook not sure how many of you have seen that.
I wish I could have brought you better news but please hang on for a little while longer light is beginning to appear at the end of a very long tunnel for all of you waiting for justice for your horses. |
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Libby Frost
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Nov 2014 : 12:41:15 PM
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I did see it on the closed forum on FB; thank you, Catherine. A long wait but hopefully justice will be done in the spring of 2015 and we will have cause to celebrate.
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Callisto
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Posted - 14 Nov 2014 : 06:46:49 AM
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| Thank you so much for keeping us updated, it does seem extraordinary that everyone involved in this case will now have to wait until March - hang on in there folks. |
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jackiedo
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England
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Posted - 14 Nov 2014 : 1:03:39 PM
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| Difficult one this. It may come down to ownership proof, who was in charge of care did know, should know, may know. Whatever happens there will not be a ban on Stephen now |
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debs
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Nov 2014 : 1:35:26 PM
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| If here has got off because of 'not being well' he should still be banned.... If he isn't well how can he be responsible for looking after animals #128563; |
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jackiedo
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England
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Posted - 14 Nov 2014 : 2:05:39 PM
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| A banning order is a punishment. No trial - no conviction - no conviction no punishment |
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Nov 2014 : 10:36:18 AM
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"Whatever happens there will not be a ban on Stephen now" Very wrong, there certainly should be but we mustn't go there as we don't want to do anything that could halt the trial of Mrs Peel so we still have to be circumspect and wait for March 2015.
Again, thanks to those who have worked to keep us informed as far as they are able.
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Quarabian
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Wales
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Posted - 16 Nov 2014 : 12:52:58 PM
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| Then there should be a way of banning someone from keeping animals on mental health grounds. It should be an animal health issue not a punishment issue. |
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