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Well we are working it. In these riots we have charged a 12 year old orphan, sentenced 13 year old girl, jailed a guy for being “a curious observer”, and some
by ClumsyPilot 2y ago
Well we are working it.
In these riots we have charged a 12 year old orphan, sentenced 13 year old girl, jailed a guy for being “a curious observer”, and some woman for throwing water.
Previously, we have sentenced a teenager for reposting a rap song, some guy for filming his pug doing nazi salute, and charged two guys for possession of a book ‘Anarchist cookbook’
Also we have charged a woman for silent prayer.
So now I understand why a book about ‘thoughtcrime’ was written in Britain, it’s a local idea that was in the air for some time
- throw10920 2y agoThe UK judges have stated that they will jail passive observers of the riots as a matter of policy, so it's not just that one guy: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/09/judge-refuses-bail-riot-bystanders-belfast/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/09/judge-refuses-ba...
- eigenket 2y agoMore specifically they're jailing people who were at the riots but who claim they were only passive observers. This is standard pre-trial detention because pretty serious crimes were committed. Obviously if its found at their trial that they didn't commit any crime then they won't be going to prison.
- eigenket 2y agoI don't know the details of the other cases but the UK didn't jail anyone for being a "curious observer". They jailed him in advance of his trial where it is alleged he took part in criminal acts (setting fire to shops and other standard riot stuff). He claims he was a curious observer, but frankly he can claim whatever he likes. Like everyone in pre-trial detention he is innocent until proven guilty so his claim doesn't really change anything.