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Thread #146463 Message #3397802
Posted By: MGM·Lion
30-Aug-12 - 05:26 PM
Thread Name: BS: Tia Sharp murder
Subject: RE: BS: Tia Sharp murder
Bonzo ~~ You know well that freedom of speech is not an absolute: there are many forms of speech, defamatory or seditious or treasonous, which are not "free". One such is talking or writing of a criminal case sub judice in a manner which could influence a jury, which is contempt of court. It is perfectly possible that someone reading this thread could end up on a jury hearing this trial. It is a thoroughly mischievous thread, which I think should be entirely deleted as having a potential for most serious consequences. This is a public forum accessible to anyone with access to the internet - ie these days practically everyone. If the thread were drawn to the attention of the trial judge, I think he might well have a thing or two to say about it.