The family pushed for it whilst trying to block Kabas background
I suspect they knew something like the bounty would happen.
If I was an armed officer this morning (thank god I'm not) I'd be handing by gun back in protest.
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I suspect they knew something like the bounty would happen.
If I was an armed officer this morning (thank god I'm not) I'd be handing by gun back in protest.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
If anything happens to Martyn Blake as a result of that judge making his name public, then that judge will have blood on his hands, and should be punished for his APPALLING judgement.
Even if the firearms officer avoids physical harm as a result of having his name, age, rank made public, the on-going mental anguish and anxiety for his own safety and that of his family will be intolerable. I'm pretty certain too that the judge's decision will have far-reaching implications beyond just this case and will result in firearms officers nationwide deciding that the potential for ending up in a similar situation just isn't worth the risk to the safety of themselves or their family.
So far as I can see, the judge's blasé and carefree attitude regarding the security of an acquitted individual and the ramifications for policing in this country is inexcusable and inexplicable. For me, it's a 'resignation' issue.
The news reported that he delayed naming him so security could be put in place for Blake and his family.... so he knew this and still went ahead with it.
fly high
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Sacking.
Brian Fantana
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Absolutely inexcusable for the judge to agree to the name and age of the officer being released.
"Superintendent Ross McKibbin added: “In nearly 30 years of service, I have never been more concerned about the welfare of an officer or the likelihood of them or their family coming to serious harm as I am about NX121.”
"Superintendent Ross McKibbin added: “In nearly 30 years of service, I have never been more concerned about the welfare of an officer or the likelihood of them or their family coming to serious harm as I am about NX121.”
ManOfSussex
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In The Times today. (Gibbs is Patrick Gibbs KC, for the defence)
Gibbs argued that this information being placed in the public domain would be a “catastrophe” and risked attracting the “vengeful determination” of Kaba’s criminal associates.
Gibbs said the threat to NX121’s life was “live and ongoing” although he conceded that open justice was an “extremely important consideration”.
Jude Bunting KC, the barrister instructed on behalf of the media, told the Old Bailey: “Everyone is equal before the law; an officer of the state has been charged with the murder of a citizen. No murder defendant has ever been anonymised in open court because of open justice.” Bunting also cited “a lack of evidence” to demonstrate that 67, a notorious street gang based in Brixton of which Kaba was a member, had taken steps to identify NX121.
Judge Mark Lucraft KC, the recorder of London, rejected the marksman’s application. In a written ruling, he said: “The naming [of] the defendant or the giving of his date of birth does not give rise to a real and immediate risk to his life.” He partially lifted an order to permit the media to report the officer’s name and date of birth.
www.thetimes.com
Why was Blake’s anonymity lifted?
When the police marksman was charged in September last year, the media were notified that he would seek to preserve anonymity throughout the trial. At the time, he was known only as NX121. When a defendant first appears in court, they are asked to confirm their name, date of birth and address, a fundamental practice for suspects aged 18 and over.Gibbs argued that this information being placed in the public domain would be a “catastrophe” and risked attracting the “vengeful determination” of Kaba’s criminal associates.
Gibbs said the threat to NX121’s life was “live and ongoing” although he conceded that open justice was an “extremely important consideration”.
Jude Bunting KC, the barrister instructed on behalf of the media, told the Old Bailey: “Everyone is equal before the law; an officer of the state has been charged with the murder of a citizen. No murder defendant has ever been anonymised in open court because of open justice.” Bunting also cited “a lack of evidence” to demonstrate that 67, a notorious street gang based in Brixton of which Kaba was a member, had taken steps to identify NX121.
Judge Mark Lucraft KC, the recorder of London, rejected the marksman’s application. In a written ruling, he said: “The naming [of] the defendant or the giving of his date of birth does not give rise to a real and immediate risk to his life.” He partially lifted an order to permit the media to report the officer’s name and date of birth.
Police fury at treatment of Martyn Blake over Chris Kaba shooting
Firearms officers say they fear criminal charges for doing their job after the Met officer was cleared of murder
www.thetimes.com
Sussexscots
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It beggars belief. Truly it does.
The officer has faced trial and been found not guilty. Case closed. He should have been allowed to return to duty anonymously. What possible benefit or public interest is served by his name and service rank being disclosed?
Further, it may be that he will still face a misconduct charge.
As you said, if I were an Authorised Firearms Officer, I would seriously consider handing in my ticket.
It’s just been reported a 10k bounty has been placed on the Police Offices head.
www.standard.co.uk
Met officer who shot Chris Kaba 'had £10,000 bounty put on his head'
Sgt Martyn Blake was found not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba in a car stop in Streatham
www.standard.co.uk
Bloody hell! Another one?It’s just been reported a 10k bounty has been placed on the Police Offices head.
Met officer who shot Chris Kaba 'had £10,000 bounty put on his head'
Sgt Martyn Blake was found not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba in a car stop in Streatham
[News] - Chris Kaba .. Justice served ?
Social media, particularly Twitter, is the worst for his. Social media is so crucial for people’s careers, but they are so burdened by the possibility of one solitary tweet torpedoing their career and livelihood that it becomes one massive echo chamber. Social media will destroy democratic...
www.northstandchat.com
(The link is correct - the description above of what it says is a glitch in the system)
ManOfSussex
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Good work Home Secretary, about the only sensible member of her Governments front benches
cjd
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I always listen to UK radio when I’m abroad (I am now in fact).……you can combine ‘radio’ and ‘internet’, it’s genius
Thankyou. A revelation.
I occasionally listen to French radio if in the car but I'm not really a music fan.
I honestly had no idea I could do this. Have just found radio 4 which I used to enjoy many ears ago. Very useful to listen to, whilst working on insulating my home here.