Poor Jade Goody!!

Briggykins · 09-03-2009, 11:02

Well possession of an offensive weapon is a crime against the state, so charges can be made there regardless of whether there's a complaint or not. Then there's the public order offences of causing fear or provocation of violence, which I think can be charged without having a complainant (though I'm not sure).
Anyway, does seem strange unless there's less to it than the reporting suggests, which is likely the case.

09-03-2009, 11:02	#11
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Well possession of an offensive weapon is a crime against the state, so charges can be made there regardless of whether there's a complaint or not. Then there's the public order offences of causing fear or provocation of violence, which I think can be charged without having a complainant (though I'm not sure). Anyway, does seem strange unless there's less to it than the reporting suggests, which is likely the case. __________________