AIBU to think he deserves a damn good slap

He wouldn't climb down out of a tree when he was arrested - I would have got him down with a taser.....

in court

Everyone, humpty? Perhaps people are assuming he needs to be on court to hear and possibly answer the charges against him.

That it has been seen fit to not allow him bail will be based on evidence collected not assumptions.

If he refused to leave the prison why wasn't the hearing done via video link?

I must admit I agree with vissos, everyone is assuming he's guilty..

I couldn't believe he was allowed to do this either. They should add an extra term to his sentence for each refusal. Definitely should be made to attend. It seems he was released in the first place by mistake. Heads should roll for that as well.

But Vissos let him then contest the allegation against him in court! Part of me admired the judge for setting up the case in his cell that'll show him but a huge part of me despaired that he can refuse to leave his cell! What...?

I hesitate to say it, in fact I agree with all the above, but... Innocent until proved guilty?

Just read your post Baggs, well that's good, because anything else is a complete farce.

The whole thing is farcical. Has this happened before now or is it all down to current ideology? A slap is far too good for him.

Good.

I do hope his eventual sentence will reflect the appalling crimes he's committed.

Yes I'm with you GG, I don't think he's got a lot of hair so yes I'd drag him there by his goolies. I can't help thinking that in addition to the empowerment he felt by inflicting all manner of terrors on his victims he's relishing a further feeling of control by the scenario that's now playing out.

I think I saw on Twitter that it has been decided he can be forced to appear in court.

I thought that if he wouldn't turn up to answer legitimate charges he would face being forcible arrested and dragged there? Perhaps he believes that any extra penalties will be small beer compared to the sentence for the crimes. Let's hope he is wrong and he gets more added for being a **ing nuisance to the law as well as a threat to women and children.

I thought it was too rediculous for words when I read this yesterday just drag him there for goodness sake or would that infringe his human rights. What is that judge thinking?

He should be charged to the full capacity in his absence, with the longest possible sentence. He will not appear to defend himself, so his actions are clearly indefensible.

Absolutely, drag him by his penis as it seems to be the source of his hideous crimes!!!!!

I would charge him with contempt of court and throw the book at him - preferably a large heavy book with reinforced metal corners.