PistoldPete2 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Why are the BBC defending this case? South Yorkshire police have already settled the case but it was the BBC who named him as "the suspect". Waste of licence payers money if you ask me. The BBC seems to have particuarly poor judgement when it comes to these abuse allegations ... Dropping the saville expose, then going ahead with a Lord Mcalpine story that was all hooey and now this. Why are they trying to defend the indefensible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 He's suing them for breach of privacy - if he wins, it has a huge impact on the media as a whole and their ability to report 'news' (people arrested would not be able to be named until they are charged). I think a lot of people would sympathise with him in that his reputation has been damaged, but the BBC will argue that it was a newsworthy story and they should be allowed to report it - a (big) can of worms.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Gaspode said: He's suing them for breach of privacy - if he wins, it has a huge impact on the media as a whole and their ability to report 'news' (people arrested would not be able to be named until they are charged). I think a lot of people would sympathise with him in that his reputation has been damaged, but the BBC will argue that it was a newsworthy story and they should be allowed to report it - a (big) can of worms.... South Yorkshire police were not above reproach in this case . Not for the first time, this police force were in the wrong. But even they decided not to release the persons name until they were charged, which in Cliff Richards case he wasnt. So on what basis do the BBC decide not only to release his name to their viewers but also collude to cover the raid? It was pure sensationalism. Considering sexual assault victims have rights to anonymity throughout and beyond a trial, those who are accused dont have that right after they are charged regardless of the outcome. Why not? At the very least they should have that right of anonymity prior to being charged. Its a particular problem for famous people who have attracted a fair few dodgy claims against them. Cliff Richards only crime is making a load of excruciating songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Poor Kitty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 The BBC are screwing up regularly now - they plan to air Enoch's speech in full too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 If he wins he’ll be able to go on a big Summer Holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Boycie said: If he wins he’ll be able to go on a big Summer Holiday. I knew you would come through in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Boycie said: If he wins he’ll be able to go on a big Summer Holiday. Congratulations. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, HantsRam said: Congratulations. ... Police didn't get anything on him even though he was Wired for Sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 28 minutes ago, PistoldPete2 said: Police didn't get anything on him even though he was Wired for Sound. Oh dear....Some People... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I hope if he loses the case he doesn't (mistletoe and) whine on about it for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 The bigger issue is how the bbc got invited to film the raid. Who at SYP gave the go ahead “ a up, we’re abaht tut raid that singer that owd ladies like, tha knows, tha one that tupped Sue Barker” Why is it a thing for the police to invite the media to film their operations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, StivePesley said: I hope if he loses the case he doesn't (mistletoe and) whine on about it for ages Your just chasing Shadows with these puns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Young ones, shouldn’t be afraid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Didn't realise liking tall speaker's and small speaker's was a crime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Heard he will putting his money into running guest houses after the trial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Mafiabob said: Heard he will putting his money into running guest houses after the trial So long as he doesnt make any more records he can do what he wants in retirement as far as Im concerned.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 17 hours ago, Parsnip said: Poor Kitty... This is why the bbc went for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Daddy’s home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 There was a malicious rumour that he got pulled off at Bramall Lane, but he never even played football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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