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Thread on implications of SC case
Misconduct in public office is ‘an offence confined to those who are public office holders and is committed when the office holder acts (or fails to act) in a way that constitutes a breach of the duties of that office.’
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Misconduct in public office is ‘an offence confined to those who are public office holders and is committed when the office holder acts (or fails to act) in a way that constitutes a breach of the duties of that office.’
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See cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance…
Max. sentence - life imprisonment.
The prime minister holds a public office, obviously. A, arguably the, central duty of that office is to advise the Queen. That must mean advising in good faith & for lawful & proper purposes in the interests of 2/5
Max. sentence - life imprisonment.
The prime minister holds a public office, obviously. A, arguably the, central duty of that office is to advise the Queen. That must mean advising in good faith & for lawful & proper purposes in the interests of 2/5
the state & the nation.
If the SC holds for Miller & Cherry et al it will inevitably be on the basis that this duty has been broken. The Scottish findings entail that conclusion anyway, regardless of the outcome in the SC, which will certainly not 3/5
If the SC holds for Miller & Cherry et al it will inevitably be on the basis that this duty has been broken. The Scottish findings entail that conclusion anyway, regardless of the outcome in the SC, which will certainly not 3/5
overturn them.
Not only Johnson would be in the frame but also anyone who conspired with him such as, potentially, Cummings and Rees-Mogg.
Evidence about the mysterious WhatsApp and burner phone communications might be damning 4/5
Not only Johnson would be in the frame but also anyone who conspired with him such as, potentially, Cummings and Rees-Mogg.
Evidence about the mysterious WhatsApp and burner phone communications might be damning 4/5
5 ... as well as the testimony of civil servants who refused to sign witness statements or affidavits in support of HMG.
So, a heck of a lot besides the reopening of parliament could ride on the outcome of these appeals & I hope these issues will not be swept under the rug.
So, a heck of a lot besides the reopening of parliament could ride on the outcome of these appeals & I hope these issues will not be swept under the rug.
Plz RT this thread because the idea of such a prosecution, or an investigation with a view thereto, may come to the notice of someone in authority.
