People fit the profile of the person released on bail earlier today, apparently
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Thank you. The system here is very different, but it isn't that surprising given the different ways we use "arrest" (which implies a.charge here).
Does the individual actually have to post bail? Or just be available for future questioning?
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The suspect has to report to a police station at the end of the bail period to see whether they will be charged or released. The police can't require a surety. The power was reformed a few years ago to reduce the potential for arbitrary or unfair use but the suspect is still rather left dangling.
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Is this about the Tory MP and former cabinet minister?
Not had the whip withdrawn and the Evening Standard only refers to him as a man in his fifties. A seat in the Lords pays for a lot of favour.
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The Tories could argue that, if a suspect isn't supposed to be named by the police before any charge is laid, withdrawing the whip would effectively confirm his identity. The media may have concerns about a later libel action if they name him and the investigation comes to nothing. None of that precludes their wanting to shield a pal and deflect bad publicity away from the Government too.
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How can you be sued for libel for reporting the facts? As long as all they say is that he's been questioned by police, should be fine.
The only actual good reason for keeping his name quiet as far as I can see would be if releasing it would somehow bring the identity of the complainant into the public eye. I hope that's why it's being kept under wraps.
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This is also relevant, though it seems it may be a Commons rule rather than law
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...rrests-7347827
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Originally posted by WOM View PostCan someone tell me what this thread is about?
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At my previous workplaces an allegation only half as serious as this, ALWAYS resulted in the employees suspension. It's a neutral act and means the employee cant later be accused of interfering with the investigation. I'm struggling to see why this chap hasn't been suspended from the party pending the outcome.
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Originally posted by Foot of Astaire's View PostAt my previous workplaces an allegation only half as serious as this, ALWAYS resulted in the employees suspension. It's a neutral act and means the employee cant later be accused of interfering with the investigation. I'm struggling to see why this chap hasn't been suspended from the party pending the outcome.
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Originally posted by Jimski View PostHow can you be sued for libel for reporting the facts? As long as all they say is that he's been questioned by police, should be fine.
The only actual good reason for keeping his name quiet as far as I can see would be if releasing it would somehow bring the identity of the complainant into the public eye. I hope that's why it's being kept under wraps.
Is it possible for another MP to use parliamentary privilege to name them?
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Originally posted by Sean of the Shed View Post
You realise that we are talking about the Tory Party, right? They're far more likely to sack the complainant than the accused.
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Originally posted by Benjm View PostThe Tories could argue that, if a suspect isn't supposed to be named by the police before any charge is laid, withdrawing the whip would effectively confirm his identity. The media may have concerns about a later libel action if they name him and the investigation comes to nothing. None of that precludes their wanting to shield a pal and deflect bad publicity away from the Government too.
"Ah. But Scots law"
"Cliff Richard" then
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Originally posted by Sean of the Shed View Post
You realise that we are talking about the Tory Party, right? They're far more likely to sack the complainant than the accused.
(but that's usually reserved for the offspring of the result of consensual relationships.
However, that does not refer to the parents)
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