DrWatson
The whole affair is a shambles of mega-proportions. My understanding from previous debates is that Ed Davey initially knocked back Mr Bates, after briefings by the PO people. Only later was he dragged into a meeting.
Some weeks ago we heard from the PO's 'chief investigator' that he wasn't totally conversant with all the tech aspects of the system. Well, after that, they have NO defence.
It's already been revealed today (Weds) that the wretched Vennells woman (in line to be Bishop of London, at one point -- CofE's selection processes need a tweak?!) was claiming back in 2012 that "we have never lost a case against a sub-PO" -- an utter lie.
When SHE comes to the Inquiry, I confidently predict she will blame Fujitsu, for all failings and briefings. OR, possibly -- will send a sick-note. Fujitsu, in turn, will find a PO exec who long ago left, and better still died, and will try to blame them.
So sad that all you predict here DrWatson will be so true. An abomination of decency and justice.
