Please sign SAS man jailed

[Tamus]

I remain unhappy at this being dealt with by Courts Martial.

Ok if an offence takes place within the confines of a secure forces base but Nightingale was living off base.

The property was, as far as I understand, a normal house with normal security,
The firearm was unsecured, ammunition was unsecured and in the same room, there were times the property was un occupied.

So, to my simple mind it is a civillian offence and should therefore be tried under civillian law.

I agree, but what do we know? ... we're obviously old school, where there were rules to be adhered to and penalties for failure.

It's a "win some... lose some" "trial-by-media" "extravaganza" of a world we live in now.

 

[MJ75]

I remain unhappy at this being dealt with by Courts Martial.

Ok if an offence takes place within the confines of a secure forces base but Nightingale was living off base.

The property was, as far as I understand, a normal house with normal security,
The firearm was unsecured, ammunition was unsecured and in the same room, there were times the property was un occupied.

So, to my simple mind it is a civillian offence and should therefore be tried under civillian law.

I agree with you. I had no sympathy for Cole, the 'lizard bloke' as he was caught bang to rights. So I don't understand why this chap is being treated differently?

 

[pheasant sniper 1]

So all the goody two shoes on here shouting the loudest about entrustment and confidence in the judicial system now make a swift about turn condeming the courts...



A "Happy Christmas" to him and his loved ones

 

[375 mag]

Well done to his wife and supporters for getting him out !

 

[lister]

perhaps there is a santa claus

 

[Tamus]

So all the goody two shoes on here shouting the loudest about entrustment and confidence in the judicial system now make a swift about turn condeming the courts...



A "Happy Christmas" to him and his loved ones

Who condemned the courts? ... Your man is still a convicted criminal... I would imagine his profile and incompetence have ended his active career too..

But... Merry Christmas and a Happy Newyear to him and his, all the same. Did they search his other house yet?

 

[Rangefinder]

Awesome get the hero home to his family and stop this silly nonsense.

 

[ksb]

Great result hopefully he can continue to serve if he wants to

 

[Daft Dog]

His conviction still stands apparently, lthough i think he said he was going to fight that also.

Still at least he's home for christmas!

 

[psstalking]

itv, now, tonight.

worth watching

Tonight - ITV News

 

[Sinistral]

I haven't got an opinion one way or another on this case, but the outcome is a significant judgment from the Court of Appeal which changes common law.

It establishes the precedent of 'extenuating factors' so it blows a hole through the principle of possession as an absolute offence.

It also squashes the statutory tariff of 5 years inside.

Now every convicted perp. can plead special circumstances in mitigation to get his/her sentence reduced. They always could of course, but never had much chance until today.

 

[shrek1]

At last

 

[Andytuck]

Glad to hear that there is some justice in the world !!!!!!

 

[Pirate hunter]

About time!!!

 

[Milligan]

I signed, gave a good feeling when I heard the news.
Right result in this instance!

 

[shrek1]

I signed, gave a good feeling when I heard the news.
Right result in this instance!

Same here

 

[snowy]

Same here

Me too I hope he's allowed to continue his service now

 

[Finnish]

Good news for once.

 

[Rob Dhu]

Thumbs up for everyone who signed.

 

[poppins]

would be interesting how many members from this site signed i did