I understand that:
- if the alleged "crimes" committed are subject to fixed penalty notices, they would not be compromised by publishing the SG report.
- if a criminal trial, the prosecution may be undermined if the report is published
Seems there is a choice:
- publish and risk their being no prosecution if it is evident crimes have been committed
- wait indefinitely for the police to complete their investigations
- publish a heavily redacted reeport
IMHO the whole issue is a corrosive distraction. The Sue Gray report should be published in full and quickly. Tory MPs can make their own judgement about Boris and act accordingly.
The fundamental principles of justice should not be ignored by a desire to "get Boris". Folk need to decide whether to:
- delay, a full police investigation, and charges brought if appropriate
- publish now which will lead to a political, not legal solution
I would favour the latter!
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