Chris Elliot, ‘Guardian’ editor, writes on
the flak it got from criminal-cuddlers over the naming of Ann Maguire’s teenage murderer:
An editor said: “Open justice means that uncomfortable truths, such as the facts of a murder, enter the public domain, but the principle needs to be defended. It is important as we debate this issue that we also consider whether Cornick’s sentence at 20 years is appropriate, and whether in the light of cuts he will receive appropriate custodial care, i.e. rehabilitation.”
In other words, ‘Principles? What are
those, when we have another excuse to whinge about the Tories..?’
A bit rich coming from the paper that along with the BBC practically invented Man Of No Appearance , but then as he was white and middle class I suppose the rules don't apply
ReplyDeleteI well remember the case of the two young lads who sadistically slaughtered a younger child in Liverpool. The decision to make public knowledge of their names was correct then as it is correct now. I do not recall the Grauniad's stance then, so cannot comment on their usual hypocrisy.
ReplyDelete"A bit rich coming from the paper that along with the BBC practically invented Man Of No Appearance.."
ReplyDeleteYup!
"The decision to make public knowledge of their names was correct then as it is correct now. I do not recall the Grauniad's stance then..."
Oh, they were agin' it, very much so!