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Thread #163234   Message #3892643
Posted By: Nigel Parsons
07-Dec-17 - 10:38 AM
Thread Name: BS: Damian Green
Subject: RE: BS: Damian Green
From: Steve Shaw - PM
Date: 07 Dec 17 - 09:26 AM
I'm just concerned that the second-in-command of this country demonstrates to us that he's a decent and honourable man. The policeman is on record as saying that it is inconceivable that Green didn't see the porn. He will have his reasons for making that assertion and Green has done nothing to counteract it. As yet we are not privy to that information.


I'm more concerned by the suspension of the 'presumption of innocence'. Green has denied the claims.
However, for most circumstances it is almost impossible to prove a negative. Showing us his current computer cannot prove his innocence.
But the police have nothing to prove his guilt.

This is why the 'presumption of innocence' is so important, and you can't just decide to suspend it for those you don't agree with. It must apply to all, equally.