Rhyll CC inquest

Jaded · June 2007

Thanks, davidman, that's what I was remembering/referring to.

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Yorkshireman · June 2007

More news today:-
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6756579.stm

Colin N.

Lincolnshire is mostly flat... but the wind is mostly in your face!

mjones · June 2007

And now the verdict:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6246140.stm

Pretty damning I'm afraid:

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The jury ruled out accidental death and returned a narrative verdict.

Marking the end of an emotional and dramatic three-week hearing at Abergele, north-east Wales coroner John Hughes said: "The evidence shows classic signs that Robert Harris was driving without due care and attention and to his credit he admitted his responsibility in going too fast.

"I fail to understand why no proceedings were brought against him."

On a failure to grit roads after calls had been made alerting officials of ice, Mr Hughes said the North Wales Police control room "needs a rethink from top to bottom in their transmission of information and briefings".

"I sat here biting my tongue during the inquest of this most unprofessional state of affairs and I will be writing to the chief constable recommending a fundamental examination of the way they receive and disseminate information and a general re-training of those involved."

Cretin · June 2007

A very sad affair for all concerned.

rothbook · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> "I sat here biting my tongue during the inquest of this most unprofessional state of affairs and I will be writing to the chief constable recommending a fundamental examination of the way they receive and disseminate information and a general re-training of those involved." <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

The Chief Inspector's days may well be numbered, the crass mistakes and incompetence of the police are reflected in Hughe's comments. A much better result than I expected given jow much the cops cocked the whole thing up.

rothbook · June 2007

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6246492.stm

Cycle death families 'let down'

The families of four cyclists mown down by an out-of-control car say
they feel badly let down that the driver had not faced more serious
criminal charges.

The coroner has also said he failed to understand why Mr Harris had not
been prosecuted for careless driving.

The families' barrister, William Hoskins, said: "Following 18 months of
unanswered questions and delays, which have added to the immense grief,
and suffering caused by the tragic deaths of Dave, Maurice, Thomas and
Wayne, the families are relieved that the coroner and jury have
conducted a thorough investigation into this tragic event.

"Our lawyers on our behalf, made clear to the chief crown prosecutor,
our disbelief at the decision not to prosecute Mr Harris for driving
offences.

"We remain unhappy with that decision in the light of the evidence heard
by the coroner.

"In fact we feel badly let down by this decision and that justice has
not been served."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6247184.stm

CPS to react to cycle deaths call

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is expected to give its reaction
later to criticisms made at an inquest into the deaths of four cyclists.

Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rothbook

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6246492.stm

Cycle death families 'let down'

The families of four cyclists mown down by an out-of-control car say
they feel badly let down that the driver had not faced more serious
criminal charges.

The coroner has also said he failed to understand why Mr Harris had not
been prosecuted for careless driving.

The families' barrister, William Hoskins, said: "Following 18 months of
unanswered questions and delays, which have added to the immense grief,
and suffering caused by the tragic deaths of Dave, Maurice, Thomas and
Wayne, the families are relieved that the coroner and jury have
conducted a thorough investigation into this tragic event.

"Our lawyers on our behalf, made clear to the chief crown prosecutor,
our disbelief at the decision not to prosecute Mr Harris for driving
offences.

"We remain unhappy with that decision in the light of the evidence heard
by the coroner.

"In fact we feel badly let down by this decision and that justice has
not been served."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6247184.stm

CPS to react to cycle deaths call

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is expected to give its reaction
later to criticisms made at an inquest into the deaths of four cyclists.
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But the rolls had flour on top! I had them on a plate! Why shouldn't the saucepans have underlined the potato with gravel and spokes?

Jaded · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Tourist_Tony

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rothbook

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6246492.stm

Cycle death families 'let down'

The families of four cyclists mown down by an out-of-control car say
they feel badly let down that the driver had not faced more serious
criminal charges.

The coroner has also said he failed to understand why Mr Harris had not
been prosecuted for careless driving.

The families' barrister, William Hoskins, said: "Following 18 months of
unanswered questions and delays, which have added to the immense grief,
and suffering caused by the tragic deaths of Dave, Maurice, Thomas and
Wayne, the families are relieved that the coroner and jury have
conducted a thorough investigation into this tragic event.

"Our lawyers on our behalf, made clear to the chief crown prosecutor,
our disbelief at the decision not to prosecute Mr Harris for driving
offences.

"We remain unhappy with that decision in the light of the evidence heard
by the coroner.

"In fact we feel badly let down by this decision and that justice has
not been served."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/6247184.stm

CPS to react to cycle deaths call

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is expected to give its reaction
later to criticisms made at an inquest into the deaths of four cyclists.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
But the rolls had flour on top! I had them on a plate! Why shouldn't the saucepans have underlined the potato with gravel and spokes?
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Very poor taste. Look to yourself.

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Tourist Tony · June 2007

Beneath contempt even for Smith.

If I had a stalker, I would hug it and kiss it and call it George...or Dick

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