Electoral fraud campaigner interviewed by police (From Southend Standard)

What exactly is he trying to prove?

firedog wrote:
What exactly is he trying to prove?

That he has too much spare time on his hands!

Good for him, perhaps he could also find out why the police won't enforce the law on cyclist's riding on the pavement.

Interviewed by police. To find out how he did it, so as they can all get some extra cards and vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner of their choice.

I think the point has been made. I don't blame Mr. Davis for refusing a caution. I doubt the case will make it to court. I suspect it fails to pass the public interest test.

At least he's got his cards! Am on the electoral list and not got mine yet. Am not worried... votes are only being cast in SIX days time!

ShrimperSS0 wrote:
At least he's got his cards! Am on the electoral list and not got mine yet. Am not worried... votes are only being cast in SIX days time!

As long as you are on the electorial list you don't need the card to vote. It says so on the bottom of the one I have.

Connie Lingers wrote:
I think the point has been made. I don't blame Mr. Davis for refusing a caution. I doubt the case will make it to court. I suspect it fails to pass the public interest test.

I wouldn't be so sure. If they take no action, it's possible that the case will encourage others in other areas to try the same thing (either for similar reasons or more malicious ones), and this could undermine the electoral system. In my opinion, despite his good intentions he has put himself in a bad position and I wouldn't be surprised to see him made an example of. If he was concerned about the registration process, there are other, legitimate ways in which he could have raised his concerns.

Nebs wrote:
Interviewed by police. To find out how he did it, so as they can all get some extra cards and vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner of their choice.

That is an excellent idea because I fear. The idiotic Conservative guy getting power in fact any political party having complete control of the Police and then being able to hire and fire the chief constable in the biggest threat to our country of a Political party having someone in charge in every Police area selecting policies that are going to win them votes !!! And not policies that are needed.

Scary !!

Either do not vote OR vote independent for someone that has knowledge of Policing.

Brunning999 wrote:

Nebs wrote:
Interviewed by police. To find out how he did it, so as they can all get some extra cards and vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner of their choice.

That is an excellent idea because I fear. The idiotic Conservative guy getting power in fact any political party having complete control of the Police and then being able to hire and fire the chief constable in the biggest threat to our country of a Political party having someone in charge in every Police area selecting policies that are going to win them votes !!! And not policies that are needed.

Scary !!

Either do not vote OR vote independent for someone that has knowledge of Policing.

When you consider the resources they have available and the crooks, drunks, druggies, and scumbags they have to deal with, the police do a pretty good job. Personally I'd rather be able to vote for a local judge, as they are the ones who seem to be letting the side down.

Nebs wrote:

Brunning999 wrote:

Nebs wrote: Interviewed by police. To find out how he did it, so as they can all get some extra cards and vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner of their choice.

That is an excellent idea because I fear. The idiotic Conservative guy getting power in fact any political party having complete control of the Police and then being able to hire and fire the chief constable in the biggest threat to our country of a Political party having someone in charge in every Police area selecting policies that are going to win them votes !!! And not policies that are needed. Scary !! Either do not vote OR vote independent for someone that has knowledge of Policing.

When you consider the resources they have available and the crooks, drunks, druggies, and scumbags they have to deal with, the police do a pretty good job. Personally I'd rather be able to vote for a local judge, as they are the ones who seem to be letting the side down.

Have to agree with that sentiment Nebs - the Police do what they can and then get let down by the judiciary awarding a slap on the wrist and a stern telling off to the scumbag involved! Making them (Judges) accountable - and providing them with a job - would certainly concentrate their minds better!

How can "honest"Mick Thwaits,afford a full page advert in the local paper? He is indipendant,or does he have a rich interested backer.

Jodaius wrote:

Connie Lingers wrote:
I think the point has been made. I don't blame Mr. Davis for refusing a caution. I doubt the case will make it to court. I suspect it fails to pass the public interest test.

I wouldn't be so sure. If they take no action, it's possible that the case will encourage others in other areas to try the same thing (either for similar reasons or more malicious ones), and this could undermine the electoral system. In my opinion, despite his good intentions he has put himself in a bad position and I wouldn't be surprised to see him made an example of. If he was concerned about the registration process, there are other, legitimate ways in which he could have raised his concerns.

That was something that had crossed my mind and it is a very fair point. I do think that on this occasion, given the fact that the matter would likely have gone unnoticed had the alleged offender not sought publicity, there is a balance towards 'not in public interest' but, as I say, you make a fair point.