> But he did sign the standard SPM contract, which once Horizon arrived, did make him legally responsible Oh I didn't realise Bates' had his hand forced. The

> But he did sign the standard SPM contract, which once Horizon arrived, did make him legally responsible Oh I didn't realise Bates' had his hand forced. They way the ITV documentary framed it he spotted the trap, so they terminated his contract. > can the court system afford the huge retrial No. Truth is, it's in ruins. Have you ever read The Secret Barrister's "How The Law Is Broken"? Very good imho. I'm betting on a surprise Royal pardon, In fact I'm holding my popcorn for King Charlie pulling some outrageous stuff on his last legs, god blessim.