Reported Post by The Bear

The Bear · 22-04-2008, 04:51 PM

The Bear has reported a post.

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Sorry, but unless chapter and verse can be produced to support this post as it is presently written it is potentially very damaging to the author and to the forum.

Post: Parmjit Dhanda and Bribe.
Forum: British Politics & Other Parties
Assigned Moderators: N/A

Posted by: TannyD
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Today I overheard some people talking about Dhanda, they were talking about the scandal concerning him appartantly either using money or visas to bribe Muslims to vote for either him or the party he represents which of course is Labour. I have done a search engine search and haven't found any article about this. Is what I heard true or not?

Btw ome of the people talking about it is canvassing for the Conservatives.

Hartlepool · 22-04-2008, 09:38 PM

So,what exactly is the complaint about,please explain in detail.

The Bear · 23-04-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hartlepool

So,what exactly is the complaint about,please explain in detail.

In the absence of proof of the assertion being communicated in the post then the post itself is a libel since as under English law to repeat a libel is a libel in itself.

This item is worth reading, especially section 4.

BBC - Action Network - How to avoid libel and defamation

Hartlepool · 23-04-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks for that Bear its a real good site.I'de better be a bit more carefull in future.

But seriously though,is calling anyone something on the lines of being a Conservative or EU fanatic libel,slander,just plain wrong or what?

If so,most on here are already on dodgy ground I would think,including myself as well.

The Bear · 23-04-2008, 09:22 AM

No, it’s not that, it was that in the original post there was reference to an illegal act and there was no authenticated evidence to support the accusation.

That being so the person who was being named could have taken action and based on similar events in the past if evidence to support the claim was not produced would have had a field day.

Hartlepool · 23-04-2008, 09:34 AM

Blimey,the old "he said,she said" jargon would definately get you into trouble then I think.

It must be legally unsafe to repeat stuff,unless you are 100% sure that it is true,and that you can prove it so if challenged.

The Bear · 23-04-2008, 09:51 AM

You’ve got to be careful, that’s for sure.

That’s why I try to make it clear that it’s not just me being a sod at times like this, and nor do I want to come over as being just a smart ar$e.

Well, not at times like this anyway!

TannyD · 23-04-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks Bear, I have learnt my lesson I will refrain from repeating overheard conversation in future.

C_steam · 23-04-2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks for that bear - as you can see thread was 'adjusted' yesterday PM

TannyD · 23-04-2008, 11:20 AM

Thank-you for deleted it completely.

23-04-2008, 09:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Bear Uber Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Anglia Posts: 2,178	No, it’s not that, it was that in the original post there was reference to an illegal act and there was no authenticated evidence to support the accusation. That being so the person who was being named could have taken action and based on similar events in the past if evidence to support the claim was not produced would have had a field day. __________________ I am an old man. I have eaten much salt.

23-04-2008, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Bear Uber Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Anglia Posts: 2,178	You’ve got to be careful, that’s for sure. That’s why I try to make it clear that it’s not just me being a sod at times like this, and nor do I want to come over as being just a smart ar$e. Well, not at times like this anyway! __________________ I am an old man. I have eaten much salt.

23-04-2008, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
TannyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I live in Gloucester, but hang around Cafe Rene. :D Posts: 822	Thanks Bear, I have learnt my lesson I will refrain from repeating overheard conversation in future. __________________ Ignore/Avoid List: youcanhandlethetruth.

23-04-2008, 11:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
C_steam Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Paddling up 5hit creek..... Posts: 7,500	Thanks for that bear - as you can see thread was 'adjusted' yesterday PM __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Users on ignore list: None. I've got to have people to laugh at. Cowardly Posters* list: BobFM, Bellatrix.*People who post personal insults then refuse to reply .

23-04-2008, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
TannyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I live in Gloucester, but hang around Cafe Rene. :D Posts: 822	Thank-you for deleted it completely. __________________ Ignore/Avoid List: youcanhandlethetruth.

22-04-2008, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,642 Party: Other	So,what exactly is the complaint about,please explain in detail.

23-04-2008, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,642 Party: Other	Thanks for that Bear its a real good site.I'de better be a bit more carefull in future. But seriously though,is calling anyone something on the lines of being a Conservative or EU fanatic libel,slander,just plain wrong or what? If so,most on here are already on dodgy ground I would think,including myself as well.

23-04-2008, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,642 Party: Other	Blimey,the old "he said,she said" jargon would definately get you into trouble then I think. It must be legally unsafe to repeat stuff,unless you are 100% sure that it is true,and that you can prove it so if challenged.

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