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FABRICATING PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE? MALICE IN WEALDENLAND?
Wealden District Council apparently authorised their enforcement department, to "have a go" at prosecuting David Charnley. Hence, a malicious prosecution is suspected. Mr Charnley applied for permission to erect a shelter for his bull 'Bruno' where planning consent is not required for a field shelter. In typical fashion, Wealden's planning and legal departments obstructed his application for so long that eventually 'Bruno' died.
Not content with inflicting such misery, this council then set out to harm Mr Charnley another way. They decided to prosecute Mr Charnley, but in order to do so had to fabricate photographic evidence to stand any chance of proving his case beyond all reasonable doubt. Wealden used two identical photographs, claiming they were taken at different times of the day. They did not succeed in pulling the wool over the Judges eyes, who spotted that the shadow had not moved with the Sun and found for Mr Charnley.
This is not the first case where the public have claimed photographic evidence has been fabricated or manipulated. In another case the then Assistant District Planning Officer withheld a vital aerial photograph that proved a Certificate of Lawfulness should have been granted - it was eventually, but the gentleman concerned gave evidence on oath (also a pilot) so committing perjury and remains at large for this offence? Are Sussex Police investigating Wealden - not on your life - they are paid by Wealden!
Whereas, Article 13 guarantees every person an effective remedy. So far there has been no remedy, however should an investigation get going, we say an effective remedy is one which prevents the perpetrators of such crimes from holding positions in public office. Where does the District Auditor stand in all this -silent as usual?
Check out the similar allegations Brian Goodacre makes in his case in the High Court. There's seldom smoke without fire! To date the Sussex Police have refused to investigate allegations of misfeasance, claiming they don't have the funds and crimes such as misuse of authority are not high on their priority list. If you have a similar experience, why not lobby your MP for a change in the law!
We believe the public have a right to know where Wealden are at fault. The rising cost of litigation against innocent persons and the escalating costs of covering up mistakes, could be one reason our rates are so high. Wealden have the second highest rates bill in the country - assuming a link between the cost of cover up and rates - it follows Wealden have the second highest cover up rate.
Our grandparents fought to protect us from perverse authority in two world wars. What's will it take to ensure perverts don't stay in positions of power once they have been found wanting? If these were crimes against children by child minders, the authorities would press charges (reluctantly). Nonetheless, these are serious crimes going unpunished with consequential ruination to many of the victims. Insurers become party to these crimes when terms require Council's to keep quiet.
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