A paedophile scout leader and school housemaster, who spent 27 years on the run using a stolen identity, has been jailed for 46 years for numerous sexual offences against young boys.
Richard Burrows, 81, systematically abused 24 boys across the Cheshire, West Midlands and West Mercia areas between 1968 and 1995.
In emails found after his eventual arrest, Burrows described “living in paradise” from 1997 after he fled to Thailand.
Earlier that year, he had been charged with a number of historical sex offences and was bailed but failed to attend a plea hearing at Chester Crown Court in December 1997.
https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/richard-burrows-paedophile-who-fled-thailand-27-years-ago-jailed-97-offences
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I would just like to highlight the fact that certain person/people on Scooploop believe it is acceptable to, deliberately and specifically, leave comments for people who cannot read them due to Blocking. This is a criminal offence if it happens two times or more. The attached link may be helpful to anyone who has been subjected to this offence or any others detailed in the document. https://www.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/beta-stalking-and-harassment/what-is-stalking-harassment/ -
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From a post on X Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson "Putin indiscriminately butchers more Ukrainian civilians, killing and injuring 100 in Kyiv including children. And what is his reward under the latest peace proposals? 1. The right to keep sovereign Ukrainian territory he has taken by violence and in breach of international law. 2. The right to control Ukraine’s destiny by forbidding Nato membership 3. The lifting of sanctions against Russia 4. An economic partnership with America. 5. The chance to rebuild his armed forces for the next attack in a few short years’ time. As for Ukraine - what do they get after three years of heroic resistance against a brutal and unprovoked invasion? What is their reward for the appalling sacrifices they have made - for the sake, as they have endlessly been told, of freedom and democracy around the world? Apart from the right to share their natural resources with the United States they get nothing. What is there in this deal that can realistically stop a third Russian invasion? Nothing. If we are to prevent more atrocities by Putin then we must have a long term, credible and above all properly funded security guarantee for Ukraine - a guarantee issued by the UK, the US and all western allies." · -
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When Zelenskyy visited Washington, he was berated by Vance for being disrespectful for not wearing a suit, as was being worn by Trump, Vance et al. When Vance is in India, meeting the Indian Prime Minister Modi, will he (Vance) be wearing a khadi kurta so that he doesn't appear disrespectful to the Indian peoples? -
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In the 20th century, the youngest person executed in the United States was George Stinney Jr. At just 14 years old, he was executed in the electric chair. From the day of his trial until his execution, the young man held a Bible in his hands, constantly proclaiming his innocence. Stinney was charged with murdering two white girls. One victim was 11-year-old Betty and the other was 7-year-old Mary. Their bodies were found near their own homes. During the trial, all the jurors were white and the proceedings lasted only two hours. Just 10 minutes into the trial, the death sentence was handed down. Stinney's parents were threatened with death and were not allowed to give their son any comfort in the courtroom. They were subsequently forced to leave their town. George Stinney spent 81 days in prison before his death and was never allowed to see his parents during that time. He was held in solitary confinement about 50 miles from his hometown. His execution was carried out by applying 5,380 volts of electricity. Seventy years after his death, a South Carolina judge has proven George Stinney innocent. The two girls had been killed by a beam weighing more than 40 pounds, which would have been impossible for 14-year-old Stinney to lift, let alone use to inflict lethal blows. The entire case against him was fabricated, and Stinney was targeted simply because he was black. This tragic story later inspired Stephen King to write his novel "The Green Mile." It is often said that people in the past were more humane, but that is a blatant lie. People were cruel then, just as they are now. The only difference is that before, cruelty was hidden, whereas now it is exposed for everyone to see. (This article has been copied from Quora) -
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I know a little something that so many do not appreciate about Donald, but that those of us who worked with him in the financial services game have known for many decades—LONG before he ever made a run at politics. His stated motives rarely reveal his true agenda. His showmanship and charisma bedazzles the uninformed, which is exactly how he likes it. He never signed a contract or met an agreement he wouldn’t violate or wriggle out of if it suited his hidden agenda. He never met an investor whose purse he didn’t consider his own in some strategic way. And he never met a human being he wouldn’t screw in order to advance or satisfy himself. If you want to understand his beef with Panama, don’t look at the canal to which he now points. Look at Trump enterprises and their fraught financial and criminal relationship with Panama, and look to the Russian oligarchs who bought condos in his Panama Tower. If you want to understand his fixation with Gaza, don’t look at the Palestinian or Israeli people; look at the real estate value he now perceives that Gaza holds, and he’d like to unlock. If you want to understand his insane, obsessive beef with energy renewable windmills, don’t look at the wind energy aspect; look at his beef with Scotland over his golf course and the nearby windmills that damaged his idea of its aesthetics. If you want to understand his irrational hatred of Obama, don’t look at the policies of the Obama administration; look to the annual press corp dinner where Obama poked fun at him and bruised his ego. If you want to understand his demonization of Democrats, look not to Democratic social policy, but to the fact they didn’t want him to run under color of their party. If you want to understand his hatred of “immigrants” don’t look to the actual contributions and challenges related to immigration, but to his own germophobia and personal disgust for all things “dirty and brown.” What he does SO masterfully, as many sociopaths do, is figure out how to align, however temporarily, his own personal agenda with the drives of those he can then USE to help him execute it. And the GOP fell right in line with that abusive strategy. The GOP now looks much like a battered wife who would LOVE to quit Trump, but who also knows their financial security, personal comfort, and social status would collapse if they ran away. And they fear they won’t get much sympathy or support from the people who tried to warn them not to marry the dude—a serial, liar, cheater, thief, sadist, and a generally Bad Person. Many of the GOP politicians today are busily masking their own abuse from the general public; at some point, however, as they watch their power continue to erode, their reputations get smashed, and themselves get blamed for the extensive abuse they now suffer, something’s gonna give. I don’t know what it is, but every bone in my body FEELS an energetic convergence heading toward a massive, MASSIVE explosion—coming soon. Author ~ Eilene Workman -
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Your Excellency, Mr. President, We watched the report of your conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, with fear and distaste. We find it insulting that you expect Ukraine to show respect and gratitude for the material assistance provided by the United States in its fight against Russia. Gratitude is owed to the heroic Ukrainian soldiers who shed their blood in defense of the values of the free world. They have been dying on the front lines for more than 11 years in the name of these values and the independence of their homeland, which was attacked by Putin’s Russia. We do not understand how the leader of a country that symbolizes the free world cannot recognize this. Our alarm was also heightened by the atmosphere in the Oval Office during this conversation, which reminded us of the interrogations we endured at the hands of the Security Services and the debates in Communist courts. Prosecutors and judges, acting on behalf of the all-powerful communist political police, would explain to us that they held all the power while we held none. They demanded that we cease our activities, arguing that thousands of innocent people suffered because of us. They stripped us of our freedoms and civil rights because we refused to cooperate with the government or express gratitude for our oppression. We are shocked that President Volodymyr Zelensky was treated in the same manner. The history of the 20th century shows that whenever the United States sought to distance itself from democratic values and its European allies, it ultimately became a threat to itself. President Woodrow Wilson understood this when he decided in 1917 that the United States must join World War I. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt understood this when, after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, he resolved that the war to defend America must be fought not only in the Pacific but also in Europe, in alliance with the nations under attack by the Third Reich. We remember that without President Ronald Reagan and America’s financial commitment, the collapse of the Soviet empire would not have been possible. President Reagan recognized that millions of enslaved people suffered in Soviet Russia and the countries it had subjugated, including thousands of political prisoners who paid for their defense of democratic values with their freedom. His greatness lay, among other things, in his unwavering decision to call the USSR an “Empire of Evil” and to fight it decisively. We won, and today, the statue of President Ronald Reagan stands in Warsaw, facing the U.S. Embassy. Mr. President, material aid—military and financial—can never be equated with the blood shed in the name of Ukraine’s independence and the freedom of Europe and the entire free world. Human life is priceless; its value cannot be measured in money. Gratitude is due to those who sacrifice their blood and their freedom. This is self-evident to us, the people of Solidarity, former political prisoners of the communist regime under Soviet Russia. We call on the United States to uphold the guarantees made alongside Great Britain in the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which established a direct obligation to defend Ukraine’s territorial integrity in exchange for its relinquishment of nuclear weapons. These guarantees are unconditional—there is no mention of treating such assistance as an economic transaction. Signed, Lech Wałęsa, former political prisoner, President of Poland https://ukrainainc.net/2025/03/03/22379/ -
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The Duke of Sussex met war victims in Ukraine on Thursday when he visited a clinic which rehabilitates wounded military personnel and civilians, a spokesperson has said. Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Center, in the western city of Lviv, where he spoke to patients and staff. He was accompanied by a group from the Invictus Games Foundation, including four veterans who had been through similar rehabilitation. How come he feels safe travelling to an embattled country, but demands Royal protection elsewhere? Am I missing something? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5rey37e1lo -
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Scams of any type. DWP obviously have more money on hand since cutting my heating allowance! (Edited)At lunchtime today, I received 2 almost identical messages from them telling me to apply for my £300 allowance. What is really clever is that they are obviously working from home as both numbers are mobiles. There must also be some sophisticated software in use to be able to extract and process data from a form you submit. Do you think if I respond to both numbers I'll actually get £600? Just beware everyone, there are people out there who actually believe that everybody is a sucker! -
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Anything ! US complain about Europe whilst planning their Houthi strike, but couldn't do it without us! (Edited)RAF pilots ‘put at risk’ by White House’s secret group chat leak Danielle SheridanDefence Editor RAF pilots were put at risk when a White House group chat on Yemen was leaked, a former head of the Army has said. Precise plans for air strikes on Houthi rebels were discussed by senior US officials in a secret chat that was accidentally shared with a reporter before the strikes. Lord Dannatt, a former head of the Army, told The Telegraph that because the RAF provided routine support, the leak would “undoubtedly” have put British personnel at “higher risk”. A British Voyager plane was used to refuel US jets that were defending the aircraft carrier that launched the strikes, in which more than 50 people died, on March 15. The plane flew from the RAF airbase in Akritori, Cyprus, to assist aircraft protecting the USS Truman in the Red Sea. Lord Dannatt said: “As US officials gave away classified information about future operations in which the RAF were involved, this undoubtedly placed British personnel at higher risk. “I hope the White House will tighten its security rapidly and considerably. We will continue to operate with the US, but need to be confident about their operational security.” Members of the group chat included JD Vance, the vice-president, Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, Mike Waltz, the national security adviser, and Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s chief of staff. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/27/white-house-yemen-leak-undoubtedly-put-raf-pilots-at-risk/ -
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Donald Trump is holding a gun to the head of Volodymyr Zelensky, demanding huge reparations payments and laying claim to half of Ukraine’s oil, gas, and hydrocarbon resources as well as almost all its metals and much of its infrastructure. The latest version of his “minerals deal”, obtained by The Telegraph, is unprecedented in the history of modern diplomacy and state relations. “It is an expropriation document,” said Alan Riley, an expert on energy law at the Atlantic Council. “There are no guarantees, no defence clauses, the US puts up nothing. “The Americans can walk away, the Ukrainians can’t. I’ve never seen anything like it before.” The text leaves little doubt that Mr Trump’s chief objective is to incorporate Ukraine as a province of America’s oil, gas and resource industries. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/27/revealed-trump-plan-force-ukraine-restore-putin-gas-empire/ -
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This photo was taken nearly 15 kilometers above the Irish Sea in April 1985. This is the supersonic commercial aircraft 'Concorde', flying at a speed of Mach 2, that is, twice the speed of sound or approximately 1,350 miles per hour. A small fighter jet approached it in flight and accompanied it for four minutes at the same speed, and then the fighter pilot took the photograph, which is to date the only image of the 'Concorde' flying at such speed. In the background the sun is shining, and at that height the sky already takes on a darker tone even in broad daylight, due to the decrease in air density. The curvature of the Earth can even be seen at that height. -
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There was an interesting programme on BBC1 this afternoon, the Commonwealth Day service from Westminster Abbey. Twenty one years ago I was asked if I would give permission to allow my daughter to join with her Brownie pack, to escort the Queen down the aisle of Westminster Abbey, to celebrate Commonwealth Day. Of course it wasn't something you needed to think about, permission was instantaneous. Then there was the thought of how can you get a ticket to attend a Royal event. In reality quite easily, a phone call to the Abbey, a redirection from them and I was talking to the lady organising the event. A quick chat and the ticket was mine. The Commonwealth remains an important body of nation/people throughout the world and then, as today, there were people from many nations in the Abbey. That set me wondering! If Trump decides he will attempt a land grab over Canada, will he in fact be taking on a host of other nations as well. And what reaction would he expect from the King as Head of the Commonwealth, especially as he feels slighted by the King meeting Zelensky before meeting him? Greenland may not want Denmark to help if there is a grab there, but would Canada, hope for, want and expect the rest of the Commonwealth to assist in fighting off the pariah known as Trump? -
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Mark Carney will replace Justin Trudeau as the next Canadian Prime Minister. In his acceptance speech, the former head of the UK and Canada's central banks says his nation faces "dark, dark days, brought on by a country we can no longer trust" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg4k2l204zqt?post=asset%3A90b8b45d-43e2-4a62-b8f7-909b6ca43e97 -
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They've withdrawn the possibility of defending Ukraine. They've withdrawn the ability to know when and where attacks will occur, which will undoubtedly cause deaths. There is only one action the Americans have not done, and that is to attack Ukraine! Trump is out to get an unconditional surrender to and for the Russians. I presume he has made a rare earth deal with Putin to share whatever is under the sovereign land we know as Ukraine. I doubt it will be long before there is a name change. The new country could be called Pump! -
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Capturing water from fog - on a large scale - could provide some of the driest cities in the world with drinking water. This what researchers in Chile have concluded after studying the potential of fog harvesting in the desert city of Alto Hospicio in the north of the country. Average rainfall in the region is less than 0.19in (5mm) per year. More here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgw3l7p79po -
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The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has received an application on behalf of Lucy Letby, the former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. She is serving 15 whole-life prison terms. The CCRC investigates criminal cases where people believe they have been wrongly convicted or wrongly sentenced and can send cases back to the courts. Ms Letby is represented by barrister Mark McDonald in her application to the CCRC. He says Ms Letby was wrongly convicted. Ms Letby’s convictions followed a long-running, complex police investigation lasting several years and subsequent trials totalling almost ten months. A CCRC spokesperson said: “We are aware that there has been a great deal of speculation and commentary surrounding Lucy Letby’s case, much of it from parties with only a partial view of the evidence. We ask that everyone remembers the families affected by events at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. “We have received a preliminary application in relation to Ms Letby’s case, and work has begun to assess the application. We anticipate further submissions being made to us. “It is not for the CCRC to determine innocence or guilt in a case, that’s a matter for the courts. “It is for the CCRC to find, investigate and if appropriate, refer potential miscarriages of justice to the appellate courts when new evidence or new argument means there is a real possibility that a conviction will not be upheld, or a sentence reduced. https://ccrc.gov.uk/news/lucy-letby-application-received-by-criminal-cases-review-commission/ -
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CalMac’s emissions analysis shows that the dual-fuel Glen Sannox will emit 10,391 equivalent tonnes of CO2 annually, compared to 7,732 tonnes for MV Caledonian Isles. While the new vessel boasts greater car capacity, its larger engines contribute to the increased emissions, as does the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which emits methane—a greenhouse gas with a much greater global warming potential than CO2. https://scottishbusinessnews.net/scotlands-green-ferry-produces-more-emissions-than-diesel-predecessor/ -
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Anything ! It's taken long enough, but - ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commanderJudges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military commander. A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, although the Israeli military has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July. The judges found “reasonable grounds” that the three men bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel and Hamas have rejected the allegations. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2exvx944o -
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... Tim Moffett covered a story about two fathers, from either side of the Israeli / Gaza border, who, over time, had each lost a daughter during the conflict. One in 1997, the other in 2007. Both events were very sad, but perhaps helpful in the search for peace. I have tried to find a link to put up here, unfortunately there doesn't currently appear to be one. However the report's primary objective was to demonstrate how, despite the tragic events that resulted in the loss of their children, these two families have since found a sense of unity, camaraderie and commonality in their desire to ensure that the deceased loved ones could contribute to peace and not exacerbate the antagonism between the two sides. I have attached a link to a YouTube video made by NBC 10 months ago on their version of the same subject: https://youtu.be/mQ7ajM_BzGA?feature=shared -
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Johnnie Walker, currently a DJ on Radio 2, who became well known during his time at Radio Caroline followed by Radio 1, announced to his listeners this afternoon, that he will be retiring at the end of October. Johnnie has been bravely broadcasting his Sunday afternoon show, Sounds of the 70s, whilst seriously ill with pulmonary fibrosis. Over time his condition has worsened and he has now decided to bring his career to a close. I thought he was a great DJ in his "Caroline" years and have always enjoyed listening to his unique voice and hearing his knowledgeable comments. Thank you Johnnie, I wish you well in your retirement, which I hope is as long and comfortable as you deserve. -
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Statement to public inquiry reveals that investigation is underway over allegations that a senior Post Office executive instructed staff to destroy evidence The Post Office is investigating allegations that a senior executive instructed staff to destroy or conceal documents that could be of interest to the Post Office scandal public inquiry. https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366612666/Post-Office-senior-executive-suspended-over-allegations-of-destroying-evidence -
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A woman who lay dead in her flat for three years wrote "I'm starving" and "I can't believe I'm surviving this long" in calendar and diary entries prior to her death, an inquest has heard. https://metro.co.uk/2024/10/03/woman-lay-dead-flat-three-years-wrote-im-starving-diary-21730346/?ico=metro-posts_article_whats-trending-now -
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If you have time to listen to a New York Times podcast, you will hear how the lies about Haitians eating pets evolved and why the story is perpetuated by Trump and Vance, even though they know it is false. (The full length is 40 minutes, however the truth is explained within the first 15 minutes.) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/20/opinion/springfield-ohio-trump-vance.html A team of New York Times journalists discuss the origin and reasons for the lies about kidnaping, killing, and eating pet cats and dogs. It's a bit like the hygiene discussion about immigrants here. -
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Today I thought I'd take a chance at eating some food designed by an immigrant man. Having seen some of the rubbish in this loop regarding immigrants living like pigs in s#!t, it would, possibly, be easy to be taken in by the racists and decide to go nowhere near a food outlet associated with immigrants. The man in question arrived here in 1994 from Jamshedpur, India and was aged in his mid twenties. He started cooking some years before deciding to come to the UK. Once he had decided that he wanted to cook for a living he joined the Oberoi group of hotels. During the next few years he worked his way up, eventually becoming a sous chef in the five star deluxe Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, supervising a staff of 18 and immediately raising the standards in the kitchen. In 1994 he arrived in the UK. Britain had gained someone who would become a celebrity chef - Atul Kochhar. Earning his first Michelin star in 2001, Atul then opened his own restaurant in London’s Mayfair, in 2002, which earned him a second Michelin star in 2007. Today I visited his Sindhu restaurant in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. It wasn't my first visit and it certainly won't be my last. In fact, I have visited three of his restaurants, each with a different menu, each delicious. Of course, unlike the squalor that some would have us believe is the norm for immigrants, the restaurant was spotless, I have no doubt that the kitchen was equally spotless. There were no signs of pigs in s#!t anywhere, just highly professional people supplying a top class service with the highest quality of food in perfect surroundings. It is definitely somewhere to consider going and there are offers around on various voucher sites. I'm told that Travel zoo has a deal of a 3 course lunch for 2 with a glass of prosecco each for £48. I would recommend that if you can get it at that price it's worth getting. There is free parking on site, which is valid for the whole day, so you can dine, then walk along the Thames or wander around the town without worrying about parking fees. I was using a voucher that somebody gave me for my last birthday. Because, when it was given to me, it said "Happy Birthday Derek" on the voucher, a little plate turned up with the dessert acknowledging my birthday.-
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Regardless of any individual's perception, the right to freedom of speech as stipulated in UK law and the United Nations does not imply that an individual may express their preferences without any restrictions. It is only permitted to express one's preferences, provided that: 1) One has the right to express oneself. (This may not be the case if, for instance, one has signed the Official Secrets Act or has been prohibited from speaking certain things by a judge among other reasons). 2) Any statement is in compliance with the laws of the land. The use of Hate Speech is illegal regardless of claiming Freedom of Speech. The following is from the CPS and can be found by following this link: https://www.cps.gov.uk/crime-info/hate-crime Hate crime The law recognises five types of hate crime on the basis of: • Race • Religion • Disability • Sexual orientation • Transgender identity Any crime can be prosecuted as a hate crime if the offender has either: • demonstrated hostility based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity Or • been motivated by hostility based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity Someone can be a victim of more than one type of hate crime. These crimes are covered by legislation (Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and section 66 of the Sentencing Act 2020) which allows prosecutors to apply for an uplift in sentence for those convicted of a hate crime. The police and the CPS have agreed the following definition for identifying and flagging hate crimes: "Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on a person's disability or perceived disability; race or perceived race; or religion or perceived religion; or sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation or transgender identity or perceived transgender identity." For a definition of how the United Nations defines Hate Speech please click here: https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/what-is-hate-speech I would suggest that if any individual encounters a disagreement with the information presented above, they should first consult a lawyer who can provide them with the relevant details. Failure to do so could potentially result in a prison term for a hate crime and, as previously mentioned, a hate crime can potentially increase the sentence. Freedom of speech does not imply that you have the liberty to express your views without regard to others' rights. This is not the primary focus of freedom of speech. Other laws may, and likely will, override your right to speak. -
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"Hi All Just wanted to report to everyone to be on lookout if suddenly your cars will not lock with the remote key! I was visiting my mum in Lansbury Drive Hayes earlier today, and suddenly, I noticed my car would not lock ? I changed the battery in my key and same thing ….then by chance, one of the neighbours noticed suspicious activity by a person climbing the nearest telecom pole to attach something. She also said when she came home, her car would not lock ? Yet when she was away from the house, the car locked. I tested this and same thing … half a mile away from my mum’s house, my car locked !! We think that the person behaving suspiciously on the telecom pole had installed a jamming device !!!! I have filed a report with the police who will investigate what happened . Please be mindful if this happens near you !! Yours Vigilant Neighbour" -
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Crime prevention Advice Burglars will use a variety of ways to avoid being noticed. Keep it visible - Lower fences allow for a clear view over the top and don’t provide cover for anyone wishing to hide. At the rear and sides, taller fences are recommended to prevent easy access. CCTV – Position your cameras where they are best able to obtain good quality facial images. Could you recognise or identify someone from the footage? Alarms – Consider accredited burglar alarm system with audible boxes. The burglars have been known to use ladders to access upper windows that appear to be unlocked. This is to avoid the intruder alarm sensor on the lower floor. To protect your property from this approach, you should extend any alarm sensor coverage to upper rooms. Distraction burglars pretend to be someone they are not in order to get in your home. Common methods they use: Pretending to be from care agency, the council or utility company investigating gas or water leak. Seeking help to leave a note for neighbour or even asking for drink of water if they claim to be thirsty or unwell. Claiming to be in a hurry or emergency and needing to get in to your home quickly Working in teams, with one person distracting you while the other searches your home. How to prevent it? Use your door viewer to see who’s there. If you open the door put the chain on first. Always ask for ID and check it with the company before letting somebody in to your home. Call the customer service department if they are pretending to be from utility company and close the door while you are doing this. If you feel at all unsure, schedule a time for the caller to come back when a friend or relative is there. If you feel threatened or in danger by the presence of the caller, call 999. If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: sntwamailbox-.eastcote@met.police.uk Regards, Dewayne Hamilton police constable Email: sntwamailbox-.eastcote@met.police.uk
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