How can you defend yourself when the police will not tell you what you did?

a reply to: Freeborn

Et tu, Brute?

a reply to: SprocketUK

Europe is now Iranisstan
good luck

a reply to: SCUBAPAUL

Not quite yet.

So, what to make of this?

Police defend investigation into journalist's social media post.

www.bbc.co.uk...

As suspected Pearson wasn't actually arrested but was merely 'interviewed' after a complaint had been made.
The police have bodycam coverage of the interview.

In a statement, Essex Police said officers “went to a residential address to arrange a time to do an interview with a woman about a complaint made by a member of the public”.

“At no stage during the short interaction between the woman and our officers was she informed that the report being investigated was being treated as a non-crime hate incident. To suggest otherwise is wholly inaccurate and misleading."

Details of the post that caused so much offence have also been revealed.

The BBC has seen the now-deleted post from 16 November last year. It shows an image of two police officers standing next to two men holding what appears to be a flag of the Pakistani political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

The post tags the Metropolitan Police alongside the words “how dare they”.

It adds: “Invited to pose for a photo with lovely peaceful British Friends of Israel on Saturday police refused. Look at this lot smiling with the Jew haters.”

X added a notice to the post stating that the image was taken in Manchester, not London, and that it is “not related to Palestine”.

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Why such a post should cause so much offence is quite frankly beyond me.
But this report does sort of suggest that Pearson hasn't been entirely accurate with her version of events as well.

Seems to me that both the complainant and Pearson are trying to manipulate this to further their own agenda's and in this instance due to ridiculous legislation and current in vogue hypersensitivities the police are caught in the middle.

Surely the police would be better served dealing with real crime instead of spending so much time, effort and resource on such an irrelevant and trivial matter.

a reply to: Freeborn

Strange that the post was made in November and the only complaint about it was made in April the following year - almost as if the person complaining was scrolling through her timeline for several months to find something to be offended by.

a reply to: bastion

Surely the police would be better served dealing with real crime instead of spending so much time, effort and resource on such an irrelevant and trivial matter.

Agreed. The Police need to deal with real street crime and not trumped up tweet crime.

a reply to: SprocketUK

Innocent Until Proven Guilty.

Right to remain silent.

Don't say a word without legal representation present or, attorney.

Don't sign, or submit to anything.

Stand firm in your disposition, don't let them use any excuse.

They serve the public, remind them.

Lawfare, is being pushed against people, because they're ignorant of their Rights.

Exercise your Rights, by Learning what your Rights are.

Law enforcement aren't usually at the scene of a crime until after it's committed. They are not a witness, you are.

Every situation is different, don't put yourself in a position due to ignorance.

Stay alert and know your surroundings.

Its unfortunate but its one of the reasons I was happy to move home to the states in 2018 the writing on the wall was obvious to my dumb self then.

Its not just the UK but all of western europe right now, I really do wish yall the best because 98% of the people I met were pretty awesome, you deserve better leaders.

But I think your road to a better place is rockier than ours, but our window is closing fast before we will be right there with you.

a reply to: ADVISOR

Guilty until proven even more guilty!



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a reply to: ADVISOR

Pearson wasn't arrested.
She was asked to agree a time to go for an interview to answer questions about a complaint and allegation made against her. She is perfectly entitled to legal representation during any interview and its quite possible that no charges will be made against her let alone being found guilty.

The whole concept of 'non-crime hate incidents' is totally stupid and ridiculous and the steadily growing influence of this wokerati nonsense and its supporters is getting out of hand.
But it seems probable to me that this is not as Pearson is trying to portray.

a reply to: SprocketUK

The right type of new leadership would eliminate this B.S..

a reply to: Freeborn
Well, Essex police said this yesterday...

But an Essex Police spokesperson has told Sky News its investigation was never for an NCHI, and that the matter was always being treated as an investigation into an alleged criminal offence of inciting racial hatred.

They said an officer told Ms Pearson: "It's gone down as an incident or offence of potentially inciting racial hatred online. That would be the offence."

Essex Police say they have complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) over what they call "false reporting" regarding the ongoing investigation.

Police commentator Graham Wettone told Sky News the police are "duty bound to investigate allegations of crime".

"They've had an allegation of crime made there," he said. "They will investigate it. If at the end of this they decide that no criminal offence has been committed - and we're not at that stage yet - then it can still be recorded as a non crime hate incident."

The police, he said, are duty bound to keep a record of non crime hate incidents.

"Parliament said they want the police to do this, to investigate and record incidents like this. So they are doing exactly what parliament and society asked them to do, and they are getting criticism for doing what people want."

More at this link
Rainbows
Jane

a reply to: Freeborn

All she had to say was "No Comment".

If she was not arrested, then she was under no obligation, to even speak to the Police.

And could simply have chosen to close the door on them or refuse to answer any other questions aside from confirming her name and address.

Ever seen Timecop a 1994 movie, or Minority Report from 2002?

These movies are almost foreshadowing exactly what the globalist are pushing for.

Search and watch if haven't already, if have rewatching is advised. The blueprint for the globalists control, has been shown to us.

I urgently advise other to share this and be ready.

a reply to: ADVISOR

A better example might have been "Demolition Man".

I think they actually have software already that can detect people about to commit crimes via their demeanor and eye movements.

You cannot hide body language which accounts for around 60-80% of how we convey meaning.

a reply to: andy06shake

I think they actually have software already that can detect people about to commit crimes via their demeanor and eye movements.

I'd suggest another TV series Person of Interest....

Rainbows
Jane

a reply to: angelchemuel

Oh, that was a good one.

And 5 seasons long if i recall correctly.

Shame the main character played by Jim Caviezel in real life went all Qanaonuts through.

I liked Amy Acker as "Root".

a reply to: SprocketUK

Whether this goes down as an actual crime or non crime hate incident, the message is loud and clear. Speak or write anything not in lockstep with official narratives and expect state apparatus of intimidation and harassment.

@ Jane's post where Essex police spokesman says 'the public want this', I think will dissonate alot of people. I personally do not know anybody who thinks people should be prevented from or criminalised for speaking their minds.

Pearson writes for a small circulation broadsheet that hides behind a paywall. I wonder how long before government forces start working to take down Littlejohn or Hitchens.

"Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed: everything else is public relations." George Orwell.

So, Essex Police have decided that no further action is to be taken in the allegation of a crime being committed by Laura Pearson.

www.bbc.co.uk...

Essex Police said in a statement that the force "has reviewed this case, having sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service. They have advised that no charges should be brought. We have concluded therefore that there will be no further action."

The force said Chief Constable BJ Harrington asked the National Police Chiefs' Council's Hate Crime Lead Chief Constable Mark Hobrough "to conduct an independent review of the force’s handling of this matter and he has agreed".

Mrs Pearson was visited by Essex Police in order to arrange a time for her to arrange an interview - she was never arrested - about an allegation made against her that a crime od incitement to racial hatred had been made.
After an investigation they have obviously concluded that no such crime took place.
However, they have reiterated that they have an obligation and duty to investigate all allegations of a crime occurring.

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said it was "important the public have confidence in their police service".

"This investigation has caused significant distress for Ms Pearson and a large amount of public concern," he said.

"It has raised a number of important questions that need to be addressed so all of us can be confident the police are acting properly."

An Essex Police spokesperson said the force "investigate crimes reported to us without fear or favour".

"We’re sometimes faced with allegations of crime where people have strong opposing views. That’s why we work so hard to remain impartial and to investigate allegations, regardless of where they might lead."

So, on this occasion no arrest, no charges and no infringement of the right to free speech.

a reply to: Freeborn

No harm, no foul by my guess.

Just stupid plod, and people using their stupidity, for PR kudos.

One of those nothing burger thingamabobs if I'm not mistaken.