22-06-2014, 11:54 AM
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Gerry Conlon
One of the 'Guildford Four' - wrongly arrested, tried and convicted of the Guildford Pub bomb and for 17 years languished in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Finally released and apologised to for the error committed by the criminal justice system he fought long and hard to right wrongs committed by the 'state' systems. May he now Rest in Peace.
22-06-2014, 01:09 PM
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Re: Gerry Conlon
Originally Posted by orangutan
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Clearly a troubled man, so yes, may he RIP.On a broader theme, though, I have some unease about the release of SOME of those convicted of other crimes. Being released on a technicality does not necessarily equate to innocence.
22-06-2014, 01:32 PM
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Re: Gerry Conlon
Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Not 'technicality' Ania darlin' but lies and dirstortion of evidence, withholding of evidence, withholding witness statements from the 'defence', not calling witnesses who would have thrown doubt on the prosecution of certain defendants, managing to 'lose' evidence and/or witness statements etc, etc. by the Police to ensure they get a 'conviction' irrespective of whether its the wrong person.
22-06-2014, 07:01 PM
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Re: Gerry Conlon
Originally Posted by orangutan
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Clearly a troubled man, so yes, may he RIP.On a broader theme, though, I have some unease about the release of SOME of those convicted of other crimes. Being released on a technicality does not necessarily equate to innocence.
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