If someone chants “Death to the Russian Army” no one is going to complain, so why is a genocidal army receiving a more favourable treatment by the media class?
_HGCenty on
> “We sought specific consideration around the words stated, in terms of the intent behind them, the wider context of how people heard what was said, case law and anything else potentially relevant, including freedom of speech,” the statement continued.
> “Consistently the advice we have received has highlighted fundamental evidential difficulties that cannot be ignored,” police said.
> “We believe it is right this matter was comprehensively investigated, every potential criminal offence was thoroughly considered, and we sought all the advice we could to ensure we made an informed decision.”
> “We have proactively engaged with a number of groups, particularly among our Jewish communities, since this incident and provided updates to them throughout.”
What a wonderful use of police resources…
genjin on
Translation: Incitement to violence is fine so long as it’s Jews in the cross hairs.
Jonny2284 on
so if we’re keeping score, that’s investigation ended over glastonbury, investigation ended over boardmasters, and suing RTE over how they portrayed it.
Did I miss any?
MDFHASDIED on
It’s been 15 minutes, let him now fade into the bin.
Sachinism on
I’d never have heard of Bob Vylan if not for this pearl clutching.
Astriania on
Absolute waste of police time, I’m glad nothing came of it at least though.
Quick-Taste4204 on
Well that’s been an absolute recognisable waste of police forces!! It wasn’t threatening a person! It was a wish against a horribly violent aggressor!!
ampmz on
So basically, they couldn’t make out the offences as you can’t say wishing death upon a foreign army can be linked to the hatred of a protected characteristic. Didn’t need a large investigation to tell you that.
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If someone chants “Death to the Russian Army” no one is going to complain, so why is a genocidal army receiving a more favourable treatment by the media class?
> “We sought specific consideration around the words stated, in terms of the intent behind them, the wider context of how people heard what was said, case law and anything else potentially relevant, including freedom of speech,” the statement continued.
> “Consistently the advice we have received has highlighted fundamental evidential difficulties that cannot be ignored,” police said.
> “We believe it is right this matter was comprehensively investigated, every potential criminal offence was thoroughly considered, and we sought all the advice we could to ensure we made an informed decision.”
> “We have proactively engaged with a number of groups, particularly among our Jewish communities, since this incident and provided updates to them throughout.”
What a wonderful use of police resources…
Translation: Incitement to violence is fine so long as it’s Jews in the cross hairs.
so if we’re keeping score, that’s investigation ended over glastonbury, investigation ended over boardmasters, and suing RTE over how they portrayed it.
Did I miss any?
It’s been 15 minutes, let him now fade into the bin.
I’d never have heard of Bob Vylan if not for this pearl clutching.
Absolute waste of police time, I’m glad nothing came of it at least though.
Well that’s been an absolute recognisable waste of police forces!! It wasn’t threatening a person! It was a wish against a horribly violent aggressor!!
So basically, they couldn’t make out the offences as you can’t say wishing death upon a foreign army can be linked to the hatred of a protected characteristic. Didn’t need a large investigation to tell you that.