Sankey told the court she had worked as a dog psychologist with a special knowledge of 'canine aggression' for over 35 years, but prosecutors said she had no formal qualifications, and should not be considered 'an expert'.
...and we know there's bound to be one, we should apply to have the magistrates put down as well?
Sankey, of Amesbury, Wilts, denied both offences and said her dog did not bite PC Obern or Ms Vincent.There was CCTV footage of the attack on the cop. Why wasn't she done for perjury too? When is the justice system going to show some teeth for a change?
On the grounds that the copper is a weirdy-beardy speccy-twat, I found myself mildly amused by the incident, especially as he'd been bitten by 'a human' not long before. However, the magistrates acted like the morons they are. The dog should have been put down, and its owner given a whipping - partly for having the dog, and partly for lying through her teeth.
ReplyDeleteHow does one become 'an expert'? Over the years I have become an expert in many fields. For example, during the Brexit years I became an expert in constitutional law and international trade. During the pandemic I became an expert in virology, epidemiology and mind control. All of this on top of almost a lifetime as a climate expert. There is no doubt that experts are in demand but I have not seen one single expert vacancy advertised anywhere.
ReplyDeleteHow does one become 'an expert'? Over the years I have become an expert in many fields. For example, during the Brexit years I became an expert in constitutional law and international trade. During the pandemic I became an expert in virology, epidemiology and mind control. All of this on top of almost a lifetime as a climate expert. There is no doubt that experts are in demand but I have not seen one single expert vacancy advertised anywhere.
ReplyDeleteAndy, I think I might be able to answer your question. The definition of 'an expert' follows.
ReplyDeleteX is the unknown quantity and a Spurt is a drip under pressure.
I first used that definition back in the early 1950s and think it has become more relevant today.
Ivan, thanks for that. I will shamelessly purloin your definition.
ReplyDelete"especially as he'd been bitten by 'a human' not long before...."
ReplyDeleteApparantly, human bites are worse, if only in terms of infection risk.
"How does one become 'an expert'?"
Ask, and ye shall receive... 😂
"X is the unknown quantity and a Spurt is a drip under pressure."
Ivan certainly has the right of it in this case!