AIBU to think he deserves a damn good slap

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

Good.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

in court

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

21 people are able to identify him, what are the chances that he is innocent?

I was thinking the same as vissos.

I suspect he is guilty but really some of the suggestions above are pretty horrible if serious. Surely he should be tried for his crimes in a dignified way? What have we become if we think it is OK to treat someone in this way? What does it say about us?

Legally, the defendant has to be present before s/he can be committed for trial. The judge decided to take the court to the hospital wing where McCann is held. She confirmed he has ‘medical’ issues and dealt with the applications before her.
I share the frustration that a man charged with such serious offences appears to have called the shots but I’m relieved the matter was dealt with rather than adjourned. I’m sure discussions will be taking place about best management in future.
I don’t share the belief he should have been dragged by his hair or penis. It isn’t about being soft on crime, it’s about living in a country that has proper legal channels we can all trust in. I remember a number of posters saying that where allegations of sexual assault are made, the names of alleged perpetrators shouldn’t be publicised. I disagree with that argument as well. I’m pleased McCann is named

I don't get it, why go to his cell when the court is right next door and linked by a tunnel, just frogmarch him into court.

If someone gave me a gun I would happily shoot him.

How much is it going to cost the tax payer to keep him in prison for years ? What a waste of money.

Innocent until proven guilty in this country. However, yes, he should have been taken to court. It's not optional.