| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet 13:34 - Sep 2 with 2531 views | theloneranger |
"A previous hearing was told Connolly posted a message to X, on the day three girls were stabbed to death in Southport, which read: “Mass deportation now, set fire to all the f****** hotels full of the bastards for all I care … If that makes me racist, so be it.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/lucy-connolly-southport-tweet-ayslum |  |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 13:41 - Sep 2 with 1835 views | Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
She absolutely deserves to be punished but a “substantial custodial sentence” for one tweet seems way OTT. |  |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 13:59 - Sep 2 with 1813 views | AnotherJohn |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 13:41 - Sep 2 by Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
She absolutely deserves to be punished but a “substantial custodial sentence” for one tweet seems way OTT. |
The trouble with imposing a harsh sentence is that it raises questions about relativities compared with the fate of other offenders, and will add to a growing public perception of lack of even-handedness. [Post edited 2 Sep 14:00]
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 14:16 - Sep 2 with 1794 views | Scotia |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 13:59 - Sep 2 by AnotherJohn |
The trouble with imposing a harsh sentence is that it raises questions about relativities compared with the fate of other offenders, and will add to a growing public perception of lack of even-handedness. [Post edited 2 Sep 14:00]
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Looking at the sentencing guidelines it seems she'll get about 3 years.
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/racial-hatr
With the additional aggravating factor of the social climate at the time she could get more.
Initial impression would suggest it's harsh but what she tweeted was awful. She won't do it again I wouldn't have thought. | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 14:25 - Sep 2 with 1790 views | AnotherJohn |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 14:16 - Sep 2 by Scotia |
Looking at the sentencing guidelines it seems she'll get about 3 years.
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/racial-hatr
With the additional aggravating factor of the social climate at the time she could get more.
Initial impression would suggest it's harsh but what she tweeted was awful. She won't do it again I wouldn't have thought. |
The post was unpleasant and unwise. but to me two factors offer some mitigation. First, this was not an action with immediate and tangible consequences, as might have occurred had this woman shouted something similar in the crowd outside an hotel under attack. Second the "for all I care" phrase slightly dilutes the force of the apparent incitement to violence.
In the USA the courts use a "clear and present danger test". This means that: "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. It is a question of proximity and degree." | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 14:30 - Sep 2 with 1783 views | onehunglow |
Recently,people who assaulted a police officer and put him on the suck fir six months,avoid an immediate prison sentence
It was a dumb comment but nobody suffered any injury,let alone life changing ones
Draw your own conclusions | |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:19 - Sep 2 with 1729 views | nantywatcher |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 14:25 - Sep 2 by AnotherJohn |
The post was unpleasant and unwise. but to me two factors offer some mitigation. First, this was not an action with immediate and tangible consequences, as might have occurred had this woman shouted something similar in the crowd outside an hotel under attack. Second the "for all I care" phrase slightly dilutes the force of the apparent incitement to violence.
In the USA the courts use a "clear and present danger test". This means that: "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. It is a question of proximity and degree." |
Second the "for all I care" phrase slightly dilutes the force of the apparent incitement to violence.
We will have to disagree on our interpretation of the English language there!
I would say "for all I care, " means I care not at all for any loss of life incurred by following my encouragement.
It only needed one person to take the poisonous statement seriously, just one that's all! | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:27 - Sep 2 with 1720 views | theloneranger |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 14:16 - Sep 2 by Scotia |
Looking at the sentencing guidelines it seems she'll get about 3 years.
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/racial-hatr
With the additional aggravating factor of the social climate at the time she could get more.
Initial impression would suggest it's harsh but what she tweeted was awful. She won't do it again I wouldn't have thought. |
Tyler Kay was sentenced last month to 38 months for sharing her post.
The prosecution case against her, also includes evidence which showed that racist tweets were sent out from her "X" account - both in the weeks and months before the Southport attacks, and for many days after! | |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:39 - Sep 2 with 1707 views | Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:27 - Sep 2 by theloneranger |
Tyler Kay was sentenced last month to 38 months for sharing her post.
The prosecution case against her, also includes evidence which showed that racist tweets were sent out from her "X" account - both in the weeks and months before the Southport attacks, and for many days after! |
Meanwhile this scum gets a lesser sentence for a decades worth of offending:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6p2rvxz3v6o | |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:43 - Sep 2 with 1700 views | AnotherJohn |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:19 - Sep 2 by nantywatcher |
Second the "for all I care" phrase slightly dilutes the force of the apparent incitement to violence.
We will have to disagree on our interpretation of the English language there!
I would say "for all I care, " means I care not at all for any loss of life incurred by following my encouragement.
It only needed one person to take the poisonous statement seriously, just one that's all! |
It is fine to disagree. My comment rests on the argument that there is a difference between the following two statements.
Kill those F....... B........s.
You can kill those F_______ B_____s for all I care.
Although both are worthy of censure, I believe there to be a difference in the strength of the incitements. As to whether "it only needed one person", there are the issues of immediacy and proximity that I mentioned. I did not follow this 41 year old woman's tweets on X and doubt that persons on their way to the riots were reading them. As the OP suggests, a punishment might well be appropriate after due process, but to my mind a 3 years sentence is OTT. I notice that some of our US cousins are saying this would not have been an offence in their jurisdiction. [Post edited 2 Sep 17:02]
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 16:46 - Sep 2 with 1692 views | Flashberryjack |
All to often in our courts the fine doesn't fit the crime. |  |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 22:37 - Sep 2 with 1572 views | majorraglan |
I believe she’ll get porridge and to be honest I think she deserves porridge. She may get a reduction on account of her caring responsibilities and the fact women generally tend to be imprisoned less often. | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 00:11 - Sep 3 with 1545 views | KeithHaynes |
Is he ‘part b’ AM2 qualified though ? |  |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 09:46 - Sep 3 with 1453 views | AnotherJohn |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 09:10 - Sep 3 by onehunglow |
Well,that lost me for sure .  |
Keith lost me for a moment too, but I think this is what he had in mind. I thought the link was being made to how well the hidden cameras in the other case were installed.
https://www.sparkyfacts.co.uk/Guide_to_the_AM2_Exam.html | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 09:49 - Sep 3 with 1444 views | KeithHaynes |
Or I was taking the … 🫨 | |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 09:59 - Sep 3 with 1435 views | AnotherJohn |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 09:49 - Sep 3 by KeithHaynes |
Or I was taking the … 🫨 |
I knew it was a joke - but just not what kind of joke. Coincidence then that there is a real AM2 and it has a 2nd part that might well apply to cameras.  | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:13 - Oct 17 with 853 views | AnotherJohn |
Sentenced today to 31 months in jail. That is a very substantial sentence for an online social media post. We shall have to see how sentences for cases coming through for people on the Left/Palestinian side, like Ricky Jones, compare. | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:25 - Oct 17 with 839 views | majorraglan |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:13 - Oct 17 by AnotherJohn |
Sentenced today to 31 months in jail. That is a very substantial sentence for an online social media post. We shall have to see how sentences for cases coming through for people on the Left/Palestinian side, like Ricky Jones, compare. |
She’s made a number of tweets and has pleaded guilty to intending to stir up racial hatred. Her sentence is broadly consistent with others involved in the disorder. It’s my belief she’s only got herself to blame.
People need to think about what they do and say online. If Ricky Jones is potted, he should have a similar, if not greater sentence. | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:34 - Oct 17 with 829 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
George Orwell would be loving all this. |  |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:41 - Oct 17 with 821 views | Gwyn737 |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:34 - Oct 17 by JACKMANANDBOY |
George Orwell would be loving all this. |
It would be interesting to see his interpretation.
He’s often held up for the Big Brother thing but he also wrote extensively on the dangers of nationalism. | | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:43 - Oct 17 with 814 views | onehunglow |
Let’s put it this way
Those who have caused life changing injuries have got less
It’s the right sentence but others are wrong | |
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| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:52 - Oct 17 with 788 views | Whiterockin |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:43 - Oct 17 by onehunglow |
Let’s put it this way
Those who have caused life changing injuries have got less
It’s the right sentence but others are wrong |
Prople need to accept responsibility for what they post online. Too many people are posting things that are just not acceptable and serious harm can be caused, children have committed suicide through online abuse. You don't need to physically touch someone to cause harm, the sentences should be tougher. |  | | |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 18:02 - Oct 17 with 775 views | onehunglow |
| Councillor’s wife pleads guilty over race riot tweet on 17:52 - Oct 17 by Whiterockin |
Prople need to accept responsibility for what they post online. Too many people are posting things that are just not acceptable and serious harm can be caused, children have committed suicide through online abuse. You don't need to physically touch someone to cause harm, the sentences should be tougher. |
I was refering to this incident | |
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Definitely completed the "functional testing" component of Section B. 