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Just a thought, but a criminal is not a criminal until they are convicted of being a criminal. So at what point are we suggesting removing their rights ? Only asking ...
 

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The point is that it seems this doesnt actaully seem to happen that often and when it does its dismissed and in the 1 case I found the complainant had to pay all costs , well over £150 Thousand!
It always seems to be one of those things where someone knows somone who knows someone who got sued..
I know what you mean, apocryphal story springs to mind. In the case quoted though, what if they had won? £150k costs plus damages. Even if insurance covers it, maybe maybe not, that is a lot of stress as those costs build up.

Incidentally, how the heck can costs get to that level if the case is cobblers?
 

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Just a thought, but a criminal is not a criminal until they are convicted of being a criminal. So at what point are we suggesting removing their rights ? Only asking ...

A criminal is a criminal when engaged in the commission of a criminal offence. They become a convicted criminal when the court finds them guilty.
 

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The problem for a business is not that they will lose but the cost and worry of fighting the case. Even with a nailed on case there is still that nagging doubt to deal with.

Business's should have public liability insurance so it's all the people who pay their premiums that lose out financially not the company.
 

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Business's should have public liability insurance so it's all the people who pay their premiums that lose out financially not the company.
If the company is found to be negligent then their insurance may not cover them.

Equally, insurance doesn't stop situations from being stressful
 

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A criminal is a criminal when engaged in the commission of a criminal offence. They become a convicted criminal when the court finds them guilty.
Yes but police can’t determine guilt at the point of arrest as per our legal system. And we should NEVER give them the power to do so.
 

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A criminal is by definition someone convicted of a crime by a court of law.

We seem to be talking about the rights of the suspected criminal before the judicial process is complete.

Arrest: this is the point of apprehension and the first time the 2 parties come together. The level of force involved in this must be proportional to the level of resistance / risk , but must always be reasonable.
the shooting of the London Bridge terrorist was deemed reasonable as he was wearing a bomb vest, the fact that it was later found to be a fake is not a defence.

The prisoner will be fed, watered and given medical care if necessary, the police must be allowed to do their job and if the prisoner resists or is violent, then suitable force can be used to subdue them.

Once a prisoner has been charged then a judge will decide on remand or bail, restrictions etc,

At this point the prisoner is not convicted but is in the judicial system

All of this is well known and shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.

I think the crux here is the level of force on arrest.

Police dogs would only be sent in to subdue someone who was a threat to others or to the arresting officers.

The independent police complaints authority will investigate any issues raised, that’s what they are there for.

Police officers have to work within the law, but they are human and sometimes placed in potentially dangerous situations where a split second decision is needed. Hind sight is a wonderful thing, but sometimes it is necessary to stand in the shoes of the police.
 

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Just a thought, but a criminal is not a criminal until they are convicted of being a criminal. So at what point are we suggesting removing their rights ? Only asking ...
During the crime imo.
And anything in connection with said crime.
So if he hurts himself during the crime he loses all rights to sue the victim..

Two scenarios you fall over a spilt milk bottle in Tesco. You are entitled to sue for damages.
But burglar falls over spilt milk when the shop is shut. Not entitled to sue. Just my opinion.
 

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I've seen it said by a few that if you commit a crime and get injured etc then you deserve all you get and that anyone commiting a crime deserves to lose any rights.. Is this a widly held belief, has anyone really thought what this would actaully mean?
Ask Dirty Harry [ Clint Eastwood ] he had a great answer to what is Intent :D:devilish:
 

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I've seen it said by a few that if you commit a crime and get injured etc then you deserve all you get and that anyone commiting a crime deserves to lose any rights.. Is this a widly held belief, has anyone really thought what this would actaully mean?
Genuine question to you.
Have you ever been on the wrong end of a personal crime, burglary ,mugging etc.
Then think what it’s like to be sued by the burglar because he hurt himself falling over your rug.
So he robbed your house then takes you to court for damages because he hurt himself fleeing the scene.
He would probably lose but it’s the damage done to you.
Don’t feel safe in your own house.
Paranoia every time a stranger knocks on your door.
I have seen this and it’s not nice.
So I am all for no criminals suing their victims.
 

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A criminal is by definition someone convicted of a crime by a court of law.

We seem to be talking about the rights of the suspected criminal before the judicial process is complete.

Arrest: this is the point of apprehension and the first time the 2 parties come together. The level of force involved in this must be proportional to the level of resistance / risk , but must always be reasonable.
the shooting of the London Bridge terrorist was deemed reasonable as he was wearing a bomb vest, the fact that it was later found to be a fake is not a defence.

The prisoner will be fed, watered and given medical care if necessary, the police must be allowed to do their job and if the prisoner resists or is violent, then suitable force can be used to subdue them.

Once a prisoner has been charged then a judge will decide on remand or bail, restrictions etc,

At this point the prisoner is not convicted but is in the judicial system

All of this is well known and shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.

I think the crux here is the level of force on arrest.

Police dogs would only be sent in to subdue someone who was a threat to others or to the arresting officers.

The independent police complaints authority will investigate any issues raised, that’s what they are there for.

Police officers have to work within the law, but they are human and sometimes placed in potentially dangerous situations where a split second decision is needed. Hind sight is a wonderful thing, but sometimes it is necessary to stand in the shoes of the police.

I beg to differ Phil;

From the Merriam-Webster dictionary;

Definition of criminal (Entry 2 of 2)
1: one who has committed a crime
2: a person who has been convicted of a crime

So when that person commits a crime, they are a criminal. Were I to wander into Tesco's and help myself to a bottle of Smokehead and leave without paying, knowing that payment was required, I would be a criminal. The fact that I have yet to be arrested and be convicted, either by a court or my own admission, does not alter the fact that I would be a criminal. And I would know that I was a criminal.

I do agree that it would be nice if people sometimes stood in the shoes of the police; unfortunately it seems these days some would far rather stand on the shoes of the police.
 
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I agree that no criminal should be allowed to try and gain a benefit from their victim. It’s reprehensible that they would commit a crime in the first instance but to compound this with a claim should they be injured in the attempt or getaway would be lunacy
 

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The point is that it seems this doesnt actaully seem to happen that often and when it does its dismissed and in the 1 case I found the complainant had to pay all costs , well over £150 Thousand!
It always seems to be one of those things where someone knows somone who knows someone who got sued..

Remember the guy who shot and killed one of the two gypsies for breaking into his farmhouse. The guy who survived ( Brendon Feardon) he successfully claimed 5K in legal aid attempting to sue the farmer ( Tony Martin) for “ Loss of earnings”. I kid you not. It was thrown out of court because he was photographed riding a bike. Remember he had been shot in the scallops. The BBC decided to pay out of taxpayers money £4,500 for an interview.
I could go on, But you are as well looking on Wikipedia. Suffice to say people like Mr Feardon are wasting valuable oxygen.
 
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