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Old 03-08-06, 06:04 PM   #10
timwilky
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Look, you are charged with the offence you commit, not the consequence of the offence. That has been a basic tenant of English law for a 1000 years and long may it remain so.

Of course the family and friends of the dead/injured cyclists may feel that justice was not done. But the guys offence was simply defective tyres and he was punished for that offence.

If it was a speeding motorcyclist then the offence could be causing death by dangerous driving etc, if the speeding was a contributing factor etc.

If we do not have this system were you are charged with the offense you commit, think of the danger to totally innocent motorists in the unfortunate position where a child runs out in front of them etc.

Not judical madness, but a good example of justice applied fairly and impartially
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