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[PaulMdj]

Yes , I have a problem with this. If the person who raised the issue should be asking the police to review their case. This should not be public knowledge until the case is water tight .. it feels like you can seek redress with unfounded accusations or one’s that don’t stand up to investigation.

Surely it would be better for the facts to come out rather than depend on rumours and speculation.

 

[harpo_72]

Surely it would be better for the facts to come out rather than depend on rumours and speculation.

This is the issue so far it’s an accusation that could not be corroborated by the investigation.. so we need to understand have they got more evidence to support a prosecution.. if not then the BBC will have a problem

 

[PaulMdj]

This is the issue so far it’s an accusation that could not be corroborated by the investigation.. so we need to understand have they got more evidence to support a prosecution.. if not then the BBC will have a problem

So far this is all the BBC has said:

On Monday, it was announced Mills had been sacked by the BBC over allegations related to his personal conduct. The BBC has not given any further details over the allegations and it is not clear what, if any, role the police investigation played in his sacking.

The BBC has been approached for comment about the police investigation.

BBC News understands that the director general at the time, Tony Hall, did not know about the allegations.

After the sacking was announced, the BBC said in a statement: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."

Surely anything else at this moment is media gossip.

 

[harpo_72]

So far this is all the BBC has said:

On Monday, it was announced Mills had been sacked by the BBC over allegations related to his personal conduct. The BBC has not given any further details over the allegations and it is not clear what, if any, role the police investigation played in his sacking.

The BBC has been approached for comment about the police investigation.

BBC News understands that the director general at the time, Tony Hall, did not know about the allegations.

After the sacking was announced, the BBC said in a statement: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."

Surely anything else at this moment is media gossip.

But the allegations are unfounded currently… until they can prosecute these allegations are of no value, that’s my point. The BBC cannot sack on allegations alone, that’s not fair. In fact the BBC has no right to the knowledge and should be investigated for how it found out..

 

[PaulMdj]

But the allegations are unfounded currently… until they can prosecute these allegations are of no value, that’s my point. The BBC cannot sack on allegations alone, that’s not fair. In fact the BBC has no right to the knowledge and should be investigated for how it found out..

I’ll play the speculation game:

Who’s to say the alleged victim hasn’t decided to sell his story to the newspapers, said papers have approached BBC and Scott Mills for a statement and he’s had to tell the BBC he was interviewed.

Or:

CPS made decision not to prosecute and alleged victim is now bringing a civil suit.

Or:

Mills is totally innocent and BBC will be sued by him.

We could guess all day or wait for the facts.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

But the allegations are unfounded currently… until they can prosecute these allegations are of no value, that’s my point. The BBC cannot sack on allegations alone, that’s not fair. In fact the BBC has no right to the knowledge and should be investigated for how it found out..

There is a different level of evidence required to obtain a prosecution compared to a company sacking someone. There needs to be something there otherwise Mills can sue but the thresholds are very different.

As well as the usual caveats in an employment contract I wouldn't be surprised if the BBC now have a full disclosure clause as well, after previous incidents. They clearly weren't aware of this before, they became aware last week.

 

[Billysboots]

Thread 'Out of Bounds Community Guidelines Addendum'

Sep 20, 2023

Hey folks,

The basic Community Guidelines will be enforced in this section of the forums, so be sure you've read those rules prior to posting.

While these forums are for the discussion of golfing, this Out of Bounds (OoB) section of the forum is a place for the community to discuss other matters as well. Topics that won't be allowed, even in OoB section of the forums include:

• Political discussions
• Discussion of topics that could be considered defamation or libel.

Posts created on these topics will be removed by a moderator and may result in a warning point applied to...

• SHaines
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• Forum: Out of Bounds

Can I remind everyone of the above from GM’s own guidelines please?

EDIT: I’m specifically referring to the element relating to defamation. The individual concerned has not been convicted of any offence, so everything amounts to speculation.

Thanks.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

There is a different level of evidence required to obtain a prosecution compared to a company sacking someone. There needs to be something there otherwise Mills can sue but the thresholds are very different.

As well as the usual caveats in an employment contract I wouldn't be surprised if the BBC now have a full disclosure clause as well, after previous incidents. They clearly weren't aware of this before, they became aware last week.

I don’t think it’s over the guidelines fence to say that that won’t put off the BBC haters and those intent on undermining it from having a go

 

[Pants]

Caught most of the interview with David Dimbleby on Newsnight tonight. At last, someone not afraid to (diplomatically) speak his mind. He should have been given the (poisoned chalice) job of DG.

 

[IanM]

Bbc knew plenty, it goes back decades. (Johnny Rotten interview)

They are scumbags . Selective reporting on many issues. The spectre of Charlie Hebdo looms large