News blackout on Old Bailey Starmer arson case.

Whitewavemark2

I suspect it is related to a case that Starmer dealt with in 2003 as a barrister, representing asylum seekers.

It can’t be found as it has been blocked.

I think this is the case.

fullfact.org/immigration/starmer-court-case-2003-asylum-benefit-system/

Cossy

Whitewavemark2

And of course there is the small matter of an independent judicial system.

Errrr sadly for some of you, our PM is not on trial, so why should there be an issue?

There is no issue from me. I was just reminding those who are spinning the issue, that our judiciary are independent and the politician has no control over court procedure - however much they would like control.

Remember Johnson and his illegal proroguing of parliament. My how the politicians and media moaned.

Whitewavemark2

So what is this thread about then?

This for information. AI

Blocks on reporting court cases involving a UK Prime Minister typically occur to protect national security, prevent prejudice in active proceedings (contempt of court), or safeguard the administration of justice. Such restrictions ensure a fair trial, protect witness identities, or prevent public disclosure of sensitive information, rather than specifically protecting the Prime Minister.

I wouldn’t be interested anyway, I don’t do X, or FB.
Like I said, we have way more issues going on in the world at moment.

Btw, It was ‘tongue in cheek’ about them being five Wwm2

Primrose53

Chestnut

Casdon

I would not trust George Galloway to take the dog out if he was already outside.

And anyone who gets their news from X needs to give their head a wobble.

I don’t do X but it’s everywhere else.

We all know it will all be a whitewash.

What do you mean? I don't understand any of this.

Why does that not apply to Peter Mandelson? He’s under investigation so why has that not been blocked?
Everything at moment is about that!!

MT62

Why does that not apply to Peter Mandelson? He’s under investigation so why has that not been blocked?
Everything at moment is about that!!

Elegran

petra

Whitewavemark2

I suspect it is related to a case that Starmer dealt with in 2003 as a barrister, representing asylum seekers.

It can’t be found as it has been blocked.

I think this is the case.

fullfact.org/immigration/starmer-court-case-2003-asylum-benefit-system/

I'm not sure why this should have anything to do with two Ukrainians and one Romanian, some of whom were not born in 2003.
The arson case was last year, the men were arrested, remanded in custody in Belmarsh, a Cat A high-security prison.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx21y204zz4o

This isn't a new blackout?

It probably doesn’t. I was trying to guess what the case was about, and tried to put two and two together coming up with 5😊 but have decided it is almost certainly a national security issue.

Next guess - I bet Russia is in there somewhere.

Allira

petra

Whitewavemark2

I suspect it is related to a case that Starmer dealt with in 2003 as a barrister, representing asylum seekers.

It can’t be found as it has been blocked.

I think this is the case.

fullfact.org/immigration/starmer-court-case-2003-asylum-benefit-system/

I'm not sure why this should have anything to do with two Ukrainians and one Romanian, some of whom were not born in 2003.
The arson case was last year, the men were arrested, remanded in custody in Belmarsh, a Cat A high-security prison.

The men were hired to carry out the arson attacks as I read it. It’s the role of the person who hired them that needs to be identified.

It was on BBC news at lunchtime so hardly a news blackout...

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They were criminals Prinrose53, please read the report of the trial regarding what they are accused of, rather than making insinuating, irrelevant comments.

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keepingquiet

It was on BBC news at lunchtime so hardly a news blackout...

It was just reported on ITV evening news, the men were apparently motivated by financial reasons and their contact was a Russian speaker. Hopefully all the ridiculous and offensive conspiracy theories will stop now.

Jane43

keepingquiet

It was on BBC news at lunchtime so hardly a news blackout...

It was just reported on ITV evening news, the men were apparently motivated by financial reasons and their contact was a Russian speaker. Hopefully all the ridiculous and offensive conspiracy theories will stop now.

What about all the conspiracy theories regarding the assassination of Trump when it was obvious that it was for real. They were allowed to stand. 🤣🤣🤣

We don't need to behave like those in the USA, now, do we?

It was a different scenario altogether, the conspiracy theories went right to the top of USA politics, Peter cried wolf too often and it bit him.
edition.cnn.com/2026/04/27/politics/conspiracy-theories-whcd-attack

I knew there would be a Russian in there somewhere😄

Wyllow3

We don't need to behave like those in the USA, now, do we?

But plenty of posters did on the Trump pages and the would be assassin, just saying!

I agree Oreo, when it comes to other political parties, them on the left can make comments all they like.
When it comes to their precious KS, we can’t have an opinion, or come across as nasty far right 😂

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MT62

I agree Oreo, when it comes to other political parties, them on the left can make comments all they like.
When it comes to their precious KS, we can’t have an opinion, or come across as nasty far right 😂

Anybody can say what they want to, as long as they stick within the guidelines MT62. If any of us say things others disagree with we can expect comments. If more people on the left post, it is because less on the right do - and everybody is going to defend attacks on who or whatever they support, aren’t they, you included?