British minister quits to fight charges in speeding row

Published: 4/02/2012 at 01:32 AM
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British Energy Secretary Chris Huhne resigned on Friday after being told he will face criminal charges over allegations he dodged a speeding penalty, but vowed to prove his innocence.

Chris Huhne gives a statement to the media outside his London flat on Friday resigning as Britain's energy and climate secretary. Prosecutors earlier announced criminal charges against him over claims that he perverted the course of justice over allegations he dodged a speeding penalty. Huhne said he maintains his innocence

Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer announced that Huhne and his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, will be charged with perverting the course of justice over the alleged incident in 2003. They will appear in court on February 16.

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bkk-farang
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Discussion 6 : 04/02/2012 at 01:15 PM6
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It would be great if the BP could interview a couple of Thai politicians and ask them about a statement regarding the resignation of the British MP. I guess the answers would be something like “He did what? Is he stupid”, “Why did anyone dare to write a ticket for speeding?”, “Which country?”, …
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Discussion 5 : 04/02/2012 at 10:38 AM5
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If the system in the UK was similar to the Thai system he would be sent to an inactive post, probably the Riviera, until the smoke cleared.
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Discussion 4 : 04/02/2012 at 09:05 AM4
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D2 - what lengthy attempts to avoid being caught? He allegedly lied about a speeding ticket and many years later his wife told a different story. He hasn't been convicted of anything yet, only accused, but he is doing the right thing and stepping down. I challenge you to show me a Thai driver who doesn't lie through their teeth when pulled over by the police. I challenge you to show me a Thai politician who has stepped down over such a minor offense, what the heck show me a Thai politician who has stepped down over a serious offense.
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Discussion 3 : 04/02/2012 at 08:55 AM3
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MPs are not above the law unless they are Thai MPs. Stop blanket immunity for Thai MPs now. Move forward.
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Discussion 2 : 03/02/2012 at 10:52 PM2
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Really? I thought this is a good example of someone in 'public lfe' who realises they have been caught - despite lengthy attempts otherwise - it is not as if he came clean is it?!
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Discussion 1 : 03/02/2012 at 08:33 PM1
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This is a classic example of honourable behaviour by an elected official from a first world country, and for a speeding charge, imagine the uproar if he was implicated in a murder at a PTT. garage in front of witnesses and CCT cameras? What does this say for Thailand? Something has to give! Sooner or later.
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