Fair Deal Phil

Former journalist Phil Dilks is chairman of Deeping St James Parish Council in south Lincs. Served 8 years (2001-09) on Lincolnshire County Council (Labour lead on Education and Children's Services). Former member Lincolnshire Police Authority (2002-09). Member of Royal Anglian Association (former TA CSM), Co-operative Party, and GMB trade union. Promoted by Phil Dilks, DSJ, PE6 8HD. A personal view and not that of any organisation of which I am a member or associated.

Friday, August 01, 2008

Dead men can't walk free...

The clearing of Barry George of the murder of Gill Dando demonstrates clearly why the death penalty should not be re-introduced.

I trust those who wanting to bring back hanging will reflect on today's verdict which sees Barry George walk free an innocent man after spending eight years in jail.

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AnonymousSaturday, August 02, 2008 12:07:00 AM
I will reflect on the fact that the Met can't find the murderer of a celebrity murdered in broad daylight in central London, but can slaughter Brazilian electricians if they hurdle a ticket barrier.

Were the police ALWAYS this useless?
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Bob PiperSaturday, August 02, 2008 12:31:00 AM
Yes, that would have been another victim if that famous civil libertarian David Davis had his way.
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AnonymousMonday, August 04, 2008 10:48:00 AM
It wasn't a unanimous verdict originally.

I would only allow hanging for a unanimous verdict.

And yes I would be proud to bring it back for those found guilty by unanimous verdict of muder or class a drug dealing.
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