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GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-Dec-24 16:17:59

MayBee70

Didn’t it say at the time that he was autistic which would account for his behaviour rocking etc?

Autism or neurodivergence is a broad church, every individual presents differently, just like neurotypical people.

I sincerely hope that his team do not try to explain his crimes or link them in anyway to his autism.

Doing so would be a travesty towards a swathe of society who find life hard enough as it is…

MayBee70 Wed 18-Dec-24 16:11:35

Didn’t it say at the time that he was autistic which would account for his behaviour rocking etc?

GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-Dec-24 16:08:18

Wyllow3

nanaK54

If he refused to answer and enter a plea, perhaps that should have been 'guilty' entered for him?

It's the law. (yes I did have to look it up.) Silence means proceed to trial as guilt has to be proved.

Well it looks like someone is advising this vile individual how to play (milk) the U.K. legal system 🤬

Wyllow3 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:57:10

nanaK54

If he refused to answer and enter a plea, perhaps that should have been 'guilty' entered for him?

It's the law. (yes I did have to look it up.) Silence means proceed to trial as guilt has to be proved.

love0c Wed 18-Dec-24 15:52:20

One sick individual. Should never ever see the light of day again. Forgive? Never ever!

nanaK54 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:49:55

If he refused to answer and enter a plea, perhaps that should have been 'guilty' entered for him?

Wyllow3 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:36:09

Isn't this just the preliminary hearing to establish whether you plead guilty or not guilty, not guilty means going onto a full trial and a date set in the future? The procedure lasts a short time and evidence and prosecution is when there is a full trial?

pascal30 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:32:00

why is he allowed to do a video link and not attend court?

Wyllow3 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:31:02

Indeed. I think Broadmoor?

Sago Wed 18-Dec-24 15:29:39

It will be their first Christmas without their beloved children.

I t makes me want to weep.

Sago Wed 18-Dec-24 15:27:23

Dear God, those poor families.

Moonwatcher1904 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:27:05

Lock him up and throw away the key....

GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-Dec-24 15:17:22

Unbelievable…