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20-09-11, 10:06 AM

When "travellers" have committed a crime (such as smash all the windows in the pub where my sister was landlord because she wanted them to pay for their round of drinks - plenty of witnesses), the police don't arrest them. I assume that is because they would be given bail and then just move. I know there is a cost associated with it, but bail isn't given to people who are deemed a risk, so why not do the same for the "travellers"? Seize vehicles with no tax (are they exempt from paying it?).
There was something in the paper yesterday saying that police are starting to crack down on gang members for small offences - e.g. no TV licence. i.e. Effectively do what worked so sucessfully against Al Capone. Would that not work for "travellers" as well?

I'd be interested in what the line is from the coppers on here? Is my understanding correct?

20-09-11, 10:06 AM	#40
Amadeus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Final Solution to the Pikey Problem When "travellers" have committed a crime (such as smash all the windows in the pub where my sister was landlord because she wanted them to pay for their round of drinks - plenty of witnesses), the police don't arrest them. I assume that is because they would be given bail and then just move. I know there is a cost associated with it, but bail isn't given to people who are deemed a risk, so why not do the same for the "travellers"? Seize vehicles with no tax (are they exempt from paying it?). There was something in the paper yesterday saying that police are starting to crack down on gang members for small offences - e.g. no TV licence. i.e. Effectively do what worked so sucessfully against Al Capone. Would that not work for "travellers" as well? I'd be interested in what the line is from the coppers on here? Is my understanding correct?