Ban On Arrests During Ramadan
A local councillor said the instruction could not apply if it stopped the police doing their job. 'This sounds odd but we would need to find out what impact rescheduling arrests had on police operations,' said Liberal Democrat Councillor Simon Ashley, who represents the city's Gorton South ward.
'The police's first job is to police. I understand they have a difficult task to do and need to do it sensitively, especially within minority communities, but that can't stop them policing serious crimes.'
Letter in the Sunday Times speaks volumes.
An old saying enjoins us, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Today, the maxim appears to be when in Rome, Romans must bend the knee to ensure the Carthaginians are made comfortable at the expense, and to the detriment, of Romans. How sad to see what chasing votes can lead to.
Does this mean that Saturdays are a 'no-no' for Jews, Sundays are definately 'out' for Christians.........
posted by BluesAndTwos @ 11:30 AM
4 Comments:
At 2:47 PM,
Anonymous said…
It's ridiculous and a further example of what a nanny state we are becoming or have become.
When in Britain do as the British do!
I expect someone will label me a racist for that comment, but I believe that no matter what race or religion people are they should be treated equally. And that means we do not bend back over for anyone.
What next? Stop arresting heroin users when they are clucking so they can get their fix. I know that's a bit ridiculous but I wouldn't be surprised
At 5:02 PM,
James said…
I very much doubt it's force policy anywhere to arrest people on outstanding warrants in the middle of their Christmas dinner, or someone's bar mitzvah. Same principle.
Unless the individuals in question represent a serious and immediate threat to the general public, a little circumspection and human kindness will save a lot of paperwork and bad PR.
At 1:37 AM,
Anonymous said…
Erm, it wasn't a ban on arrests during the month of Ramadam but merely during the specific prayer times. Is that unreasonable? Would you march into a church and drag someone off during morning communion? I hope not..
At 4:53 PM,
BluesAndTwos said…
Anonymous, Erm...
I've historically arrested people during wedding services - civil and religious, as well as church sunday services if the need arises.
Criminals don't consider the impact of the crime they commit on others, why should the police care if they arrest them for these crimes during religious services - are we not serving the 'victims' of these crimes and not the suspect of the crime after all?
Or perhaps we should embrace and hug our villans as being victims themselves - society has failed them, they got called 'big ears' at school, mummy never showed them any love.... blah blah liberal bullshit.
In fact one arrest I made a while back the only routine the defendant had was of attending his 'place of worship'. Bingo, guess the location of the arrest.
Get real old bean.
Post a Comment
Links to this post:
Create a Link
<< Home