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Hillsborough Charges Dropped- What Do Abs Think I Think This Is Appalling
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I think this is appalling that the CPS has dropped all the charges against Sir Norman Bessiton it must be a real slap in the face for the hillsborough victims but I cant say I am surprised one rule for them and one rule for others
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Actually - it is one rule for all, and that is the rule of law.
I knew before I even opened the link that the reason the CPS would give is 'the unrealistic prospect of a conviction' which is the usual reason the CPS gives for dropping prosecutions.
If you read the link, it is clear that their decision is a correct one, there is nothing to be gained either in terms of value for money for the tax payer, or the maintenance of the credibility of the CPS, in bringing a trial that is not likely to result in a guilty verdict.
The people involved can deal with what they know to be true, the CPS can only deal with what it can prove to be true, and often, as in this case, the two are not the same thing.
To drop my objective opinion, and offer my personal view - it is appalling for the victims that this man can escape due sanction for his behaviour, but the legal system has to operate fairly for everyone, or it becomes meaningless.
I knew before I even opened the link that the reason the CPS would give is 'the unrealistic prospect of a conviction' which is the usual reason the CPS gives for dropping prosecutions.
If you read the link, it is clear that their decision is a correct one, there is nothing to be gained either in terms of value for money for the tax payer, or the maintenance of the credibility of the CPS, in bringing a trial that is not likely to result in a guilty verdict.
The people involved can deal with what they know to be true, the CPS can only deal with what it can prove to be true, and often, as in this case, the two are not the same thing.
To drop my objective opinion, and offer my personal view - it is appalling for the victims that this man can escape due sanction for his behaviour, but the legal system has to operate fairly for everyone, or it becomes meaningless.
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to me this guy was in a dilemma at the time,he would be dammed if he didn't open the gates and now dammed because he did,had he been aware that this area in the ground was already at max,he would have not given the go ahead, communication was very basic with radios at the time, if there were any, i think the verdict was the only one that it could be
>>they'll go after the ticket less fans that caused the disaster.
I glad someone mentioned this.
Because of the recent Hillsborough inquiry that "blamed" the police many people from Liverpool think the police are only guilty people in this tragedy.
The police certainly did not cover themselves in glory that day, making bad decisions, lying, tampering with evidence etc.
But we have to remember that the police were put under extreme pressure by the loutish and aggressive behaviour of the Liverpool fans who were determined to get in to the game no matter what.
The fans of the opponents, Nottingham Forest, did not behave like that and cause a disaster.
Thousands of other fans of other teams who had attended previous semi finals at Hillsborough did not behave like that and causes disasters.
It was the Liverpool fans who behaved like that, and while they may not like to hear it, THEY were the ones who helped kill other Liverpool fans, by their terrible behaviour on the day.
This event was nearly 30 years ago, and if you are going to take anybody to court over the matter do it while people can remember the details of what happened, and before some of the witnesses die.
30 years is just too long a time to expect people to give reasonable evidence (those that are still alive of course !!).
I glad someone mentioned this.
Because of the recent Hillsborough inquiry that "blamed" the police many people from Liverpool think the police are only guilty people in this tragedy.
The police certainly did not cover themselves in glory that day, making bad decisions, lying, tampering with evidence etc.
But we have to remember that the police were put under extreme pressure by the loutish and aggressive behaviour of the Liverpool fans who were determined to get in to the game no matter what.
The fans of the opponents, Nottingham Forest, did not behave like that and cause a disaster.
Thousands of other fans of other teams who had attended previous semi finals at Hillsborough did not behave like that and causes disasters.
It was the Liverpool fans who behaved like that, and while they may not like to hear it, THEY were the ones who helped kill other Liverpool fans, by their terrible behaviour on the day.
This event was nearly 30 years ago, and if you are going to take anybody to court over the matter do it while people can remember the details of what happened, and before some of the witnesses die.
30 years is just too long a time to expect people to give reasonable evidence (those that are still alive of course !!).
Well done, TGT....
Despite having been corrected numerous times you still persist (and it seems that you have company, today) in blaming ticketless fans for the tragedy.
I never really thought there was any good chance of a successful prosecution against Bettison, because it seems it is possible that if you run far enough for long enough it *is* possible to outrun the law.
(I await the arrival of the other 'usual suspect', with his predictable comments on this....).
Despite having been corrected numerous times you still persist (and it seems that you have company, today) in blaming ticketless fans for the tragedy.
I never really thought there was any good chance of a successful prosecution against Bettison, because it seems it is possible that if you run far enough for long enough it *is* possible to outrun the law.
(I await the arrival of the other 'usual suspect', with his predictable comments on this....).
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