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Paula Vennells handing back her CBE doesn't get remotely close to accountability. Many won't feel a sense of closure until she's aggressively prosecuted and lan
by tjpnz 3y ago
Paula Vennells handing back her CBE doesn't get remotely close to accountability. Many won't feel a sense of closure until she's aggressively prosecuted and languishes in a prison cell for the rest of her years. I'm actually surprised at the restraint shown by ITV in her depiction, because in real life she bears many of the hallmarks of a cartoon villain.
- jbstack 3y agoI agree with the sentiment, but it's important to add that this should only happen if it's proven to the criminal standard of proof, in a court room, that she was complicit.
- pi-e-sigma 3y agoWhy can't we apply the same standard of proof that was used to prosecute and sentence innocent people in this scandal?
- lostlogin 3y agoWhy can’t this burden of proof be applied when giving out awards? The various paedophiles and fraudsters might be caught earlier. Another one today: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/12/british-conductor-jan-latham-koenig-charged-with-child-sexual-abuse https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/12/british-cond...
- krisoft 3y agoBecause two wrongs doesn't make a right.
- pi-e-sigma 3y agoOn the contrary. Applying unjust law to the powerful and well connected people is the best and quickest way to get such law removed.
- 123pie123 3y agothe legal responsibility of a director is different. she is accountable (along with other senior directors) for issues caused by the company "A director can be found to be personally liable for a company offence if they consented or connived in an illegal activity, or caused it through neglect of their duties." https://www.girlings.com/latest/when-does-a-director-assume-individual-liability https://www.girlings.com/latest/when-does-a-director-assume-... so she either knows about this or is negligent - either way jail time should be given