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The Copper's Dilemma
The Copper's Dilemma
A short video highlighting the ridiculous discrepancy in UK law, where the maximum sentence for possession of a knife is 4 years while the maximum sentence for possession of cannabis is 5 years. How stupid can it get, reefer madness indeed. What kind of message is the government sending out..... One of ineptitude and total disengagement with british youth I would say.... Written by Baldwin & B'stard. Developed, Animated and Produced by norrisnuvo The Copper's Dilemma ... more -
Paedophile Gary Glitter is free
Pervert Glitter (64) was taken 100 km away to the city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly Saigon, after his release. From there he will fly to the UK in the afternoon.
Supposedly he's having heart problems and wants to take advantage of the UK's health system.
Legally, he can return. But I imagine he'll face some fierce protests. Pervert Glitter (64) was taken 100 km away to the city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly Saigon, after his release. From there he will fly to t... more -
Police respond to Brown: "Don't criminalise young people who are experim...
In a response to Gordon Brown's expected u-turn on the classification of cannabis in the UK, police chief constables have reportedly indicated that they will not prosecute "young people who are experimenting".
Instead the police officers have said that they will continue to give a warning for anyone found in possession as well as confiscating their herbs.
Under guidance from the Acpo (Association of Chief Police Officers) officers will be told that the "The key will be the discretion for officers to strike the right balance," but that they should be aware of the greater powers they have available when there are 'aggravating factors.' In a response to Gordon Brown's expected u-turn on the classification of cannabis in the UK, police chief constables have reporte... more -
Labour MPs revolt over terror charges
Up to a third of the ministers are hostile to controversial proposed plans to detain terror suspects without charge for up to 42 days. Gordon Brown is facing the threat of his first defeat in the Commons since taking over as prime minister, as MPs facing pressure from lobby groups are targeted at the spring conference this week.
The Guardian, who carried out the survey, found that opposition extends beyond the "usual suspects" of the 23-strong Socialist Campaign group, with more mainstream ministers sharing their concerns.
The government may win the support of some Tory MPs who fear being portrayed as soft on terrorism, and of Ian Paisley's nine Democratic Unionist MPs. Up to a third of the ministers are hostile to controversial proposed plans to detain terror suspects without charge for up to 42 days.... more -
The archbishop of Canterbury's dangerous embrace of sharia
Other faiths already have their own legal authorities, so why not the Muslims, too? What could be more tolerant and diverse?
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Government Adviser: Club Drug Ecstasy Should Be Downgraded
A year-long panel discussion has called for club drug ecstasy and LSD to be downgraded from Class A to Class B.
Professor David Nutt (how appropriate, I think), "said grouping the drugs with others in Class A, like heroin, was an "anomaly". " A year-long panel discussion has called for club drug ecstasy and LSD to be downgraded from Class A to Class B. ... more -
Die and you're under arrest! Britain's most stupid laws
Most ridiculous British law:
1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament (27 percent)
2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down (seven percent)
3. In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store (six percent)
4. Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day (five percent)
5. In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter (four percent)
6. A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman's helmet (four percent)
7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen (3.5 percent)
8. It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing (three percent)
9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour (three percent)
10. In the city of York it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow (two percent) Most ridiculous British law: 1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament (27 percent) ... more
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