Justice for Ian Tomlinson
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On the 1st April 2009 London played host to the G20 summit of the world's most powerful nations. Regardless of whether or not you support the notion of Globalism, the right to peaceful protest should be entrenched in a lawful, peaceful and fair society, and until recently we had thought this was so in our British Isles.
The demonstrations against the G20 brought together people from all walks of life who simply wanted to show their opposition to the trend towards profit at any costs, riches for the few at the expense of the many. During most of the day those protests were good natured and friendly.
As the day wore on into evening however, the mood changed. The police began donning riot gear, despite little in the way of trouble beyond the suspiciously public few who had openly begun smashing bank windows, seemingly for the sole benefit of the assembled press.
The police then proceeded to 'kettle' the remaining protesters, a practice of hemming people in without the means to leave, and without access to water or toilet facilities. It has been said that this is a deliberate means by which to provoke an angry response to which the police can then react, thereby justify the heavy police presence and 'robust' policing.
Ian Tomlinson was not part of the demonstration in any way, and was simply making his way home through the area. He was assaulted by a police officer who, in the following days refused to come forward and admit his part, until video evidence emerged giving the lie to his silent denial of involvement. Despite this it was a further three days before the officer finally made himself known to superiors.
It's interesting to note that he, in common with many of those policing the event, apparently were not wearing identifying insignia that day.
Mr Tomlinson died later that day.
Following his death there have been no less than three separate post mortems. The First, carried out by Home Office Pathologist Dr Freddie Patel, can be said to be unreliable even if only because of concerns that Mr Patel had blemished his own reputation: Following Mr Tomlinson's death Mr Patel was removed from the Home Office register of accredited forensic pathologists pending an inquiry, amid concern into whether he has breached regulations.
It also emerged that the Metropolitan police alerted the Home Office to concerns about Patel's performance in four suspicious death cases in 2004.
The second post mortem, carried out soon after the first at the behest of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, concluded that Mr Tomlinson died of internal bleeding, a verdict in keeping with the claim that his death was as a direct consequence of the assault on him.
The third was carried out on the orders of the legal team representing the officer seen in the video assaulting Mr Tomlinson.
Tellingly the results of this Post Mortem have not thus far been made public.
Today, 22nd July 2010, Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions has announced that no police officer will face any charges in connection with the Death of Ian Tomlinson, as he feels there is, ...no realistic prospect of a conviction.
Well Mr Starmer that is unacceptable.
In a free, democratic and open society no one should be above the law, and so we the people DEMAND that the officer concerned be brought before a Court
and his guilt or innocence established openly, honestly and lawfully before a jury of his peers.
The demonstrations against the G20 brought together people from all walks of life who simply wanted to show their opposition to the trend towards profit at any costs, riches for the few at the expense of the many. During most of the day those protests were good natured and friendly.
As the day wore on into evening however, the mood changed. The police began donning riot gear, despite little in the way of trouble beyond the suspiciously public few who had openly begun smashing bank windows, seemingly for the sole benefit of the assembled press.
The police then proceeded to 'kettle' the remaining protesters, a practice of hemming people in without the means to leave, and without access to water or toilet facilities. It has been said that this is a deliberate means by which to provoke an angry response to which the police can then react, thereby justify the heavy police presence and 'robust' policing.
Ian Tomlinson was not part of the demonstration in any way, and was simply making his way home through the area. He was assaulted by a police officer who, in the following days refused to come forward and admit his part, until video evidence emerged giving the lie to his silent denial of involvement. Despite this it was a further three days before the officer finally made himself known to superiors.
It's interesting to note that he, in common with many of those policing the event, apparently were not wearing identifying insignia that day.
Mr Tomlinson died later that day.
Following his death there have been no less than three separate post mortems. The First, carried out by Home Office Pathologist Dr Freddie Patel, can be said to be unreliable even if only because of concerns that Mr Patel had blemished his own reputation: Following Mr Tomlinson's death Mr Patel was removed from the Home Office register of accredited forensic pathologists pending an inquiry, amid concern into whether he has breached regulations.
It also emerged that the Metropolitan police alerted the Home Office to concerns about Patel's performance in four suspicious death cases in 2004.
The second post mortem, carried out soon after the first at the behest of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, concluded that Mr Tomlinson died of internal bleeding, a verdict in keeping with the claim that his death was as a direct consequence of the assault on him.
The third was carried out on the orders of the legal team representing the officer seen in the video assaulting Mr Tomlinson.
Tellingly the results of this Post Mortem have not thus far been made public.
Today, 22nd July 2010, Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions has announced that no police officer will face any charges in connection with the Death of Ian Tomlinson, as he feels there is, ...no realistic prospect of a conviction.
Well Mr Starmer that is unacceptable.
In a free, democratic and open society no one should be above the law, and so we the people DEMAND that the officer concerned be brought before a Court
and his guilt or innocence established openly, honestly and lawfully before a jury of his peers.
1100 Signatures
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Jonathan Adams
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- This is a case which MUST be tried in an open court, and not behind closed doors
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lascelles freckleton
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Deborah Williams
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- Im completely disgusted to find that the officer responsible for knocking over Ian Tomlinson which eventualy led to his death got away without a blemish to his name.There is no justice in this country.It seems it is wrong to murder someone unless you are in the police force or army
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Danny Allen
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- It ain't about getting Even it's about JUSTICE, And there ain't no justice in this country, It's a Police state and they look after their own, The police have murdered many people and get away with it scott free..This is not a free country.. if the boot was on the other foot you wouldn't see daylight again..'JUSTICE' don't make me laugh!!
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Karen: /Stafford
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- I do not normally sign petitions myself but i want to let the powers that be KNOW how i really feel about this - no one should be protected from accountability of their own unlawful actions - especially not law enforcement officers ! what sort of Equality / protection is that for the rest of us . . we cannot allow thugs to continue making & breaking or enforcing (upon others) laws / statutes / act's / legislations !
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vinny paul
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Edward Boyce
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- Another innocent man killed by the state.
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Bobby
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Roxsandra Rogers
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Sara
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susan smith
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- This is a very sad reflection on how the police get away with murder literally.It is a huge cover up stinking of corruption & as per usual taken out of the "time limit".It is a disgrace & the officer should be held accountable for his action that day as we,Joe Public would have been.He is a total disgrace to the force but unfortunatly not the first by a long shot.All concerned should be deeply ashamed.
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Elaine Garvin
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- the officers involved should be prosecuted as any one of us would be..
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Sarah Layton
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gil gould
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- unacceptable verdict,disgraceful.
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Ryan Thomas White
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- В
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M Bridger
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- Typical response from a corrupt police state.
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maria carpenter
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- the demons are running amok!!!!!!!
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Angela Davis
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- we live in a fascist country, this proves it
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Linda
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- We are an awakened population who demand justice
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John Wallace Byde
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- It is useful to have a pathologist that can be discredited if you dont like the results he provides. Thugs do not have ID. This is not policing unless the people give their permission to be policed.
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Marlyn Neate
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Dean
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- We Want Justice NOW!
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lyn
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tara ashton
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- treat him as any other person!!
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kerry swift
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- i think its discusting tht a copper cn get away wi summat like tht i suppose thts fukin justice for ya coppers get away wi evryfin its about time thy got dne for all the rong thy do.
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David Mitchell
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Rachael pino
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polly pagan
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- justice for all.no one must be above the law!
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tony groves
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- This is a travesty of justice. It is confirmed by this disgusting affair that we are living in a police state, no ifs no buts.
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Brian Tolbert
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- It does need a public look in a court.
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Graham Game
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jason malcolm
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- he should be in a cell him self
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paul braid
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- police state getting away with murder
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Raine Briscoe
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- JUSTICE FOR IAN!!!!
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Chris Englishby
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Rick Dutton
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Petra Simkova
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richard terry
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Stephen Warner
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- It was in the public interest that this case was heard by a jury even if a conviction was unlikely.
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andrew stubbs
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Des Taylor
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- A national travesty
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Kerry Daniels
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Bryan Craker
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Fiona Radic
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Ahmed Syed
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- Restore faith in our justice system so that no one is above the law and are accountable for their actions.
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Susie Hill
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Vrinder Randhawa
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- Stop this travesty!
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j bourn
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- act
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Denis O'Brien
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- This case should be brought before a jury.
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Gordon Allan
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- This case must be tried in court so that the evidence can be tested. It is unacceptable that the CPS should prevent that from happening.
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