The cost of innocence

It seems that too many people are being found innocent of offenses by the magistrates courts, so not only are these people having the cheek to not just pay fines for things they didn’t do but they’re costing the Government money by proving they didn’t do anything in the first place. This is obviously a shocking state of affairs, but worry not for it has come to my attention (via comments over at Leg Irons) that steps are proposed to address this terrible problem. The cunning plan that our glorious leaders have come up with, is that if due to … Continue reading

Islam, Treason and print

Yesterday I commented about a march/procession that is being organized by “Islam for the UK”. Discussing this matter with other people elsewhere I’ve come to realize that this march may be more significant than at first site. Assuming of course that it’s not just an elaborate hoax which if you read the site seems almost creditable. However there are two aspects to this march which I think are really worth further consideration. 1) How this march will be policed, and if it will be allowed to go ahead. 2) If the published material for this march is considered either treasonous … Continue reading

News for photographers

This just in via FitWatch, the Met have updated their guidelines for stopping and searching terrorists photographers, to clarify that they can only see your photographs if they suspect you of being a terrorist and also that they have no right to delete digital photographs or destroy film. They actually state that twice, with regards to two different sections. There is also a Home office circular giving clarification. The hesdline of which is: Important: Section 43 does not prohibit the taking of photographs, film or digital images in a public place and members of the public and the press should … Continue reading