I'm concerned that Nigel Evans feels the CPS should pay his legal costs, and that Keith Vass is calling for some kind of review of the recent high profile cases that resulted in not guilty findings. I have no axe to grind about the not guilty findings. My understanding of the Nigel Evans case is that:
1) there had to be a realistic prospect of successful prosecution for the case to be brought
2) One witness is said to have changed his testimony whilst giving evidence
3) Given the information about the way prosecution of Cyril Smith was blocked because it wasn't deemed to be in the public interest, my fear is that history would repeat itself if the CPS and Police found themselves hampered by the fear of costs being awarded against them.
5) Nigel Evans behaved appallingly, on our money and in our time. He seems to have a drink problem, but denies this. He was acquitted and I have no disagreement with the conclusion of his trial. My issue is with his shameless disregard for the behaviour we can reasonably expect from those we employ. Yes, I know I sounds like Mary Whitehouse, for which I apologise.
The majority of Israeli Jews do not want to occupy Gaza.
Recommendations please, for a stopover on the way to Loch Tay