RE: Mike Lynch21 Apr 2023 19:48
Why the woman at the helm, shouldn’t be there at all.
Priti Patel, the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, has faced criticism for her handling of extradition cases for several reasons:
1. Controversial Views: Patel has expressed controversial views on immigration and human rights, which have raised concerns about her ability to make fair and impartial decisions in extradition cases. For example, she has been accused of having a hostile attitude towards immigrants and refugees.
2. Conflict of Interest: Patel has been accused of having a conflict of interest in extradition cases, particularly in cases involving the United States. At one time she was accused of being too close to the Trump administration and its interests, which could potentially influence her decision-making.
3. Lack of Expertise: Patel's background is in marketing and public relations, and she has little experience or expertise in the legal and diplomatic aspects of extradition cases. This lack of expertise could lead to poor decision-making and potentially damaging outcomes.
4. Allegations of Bullying: Like Raab, Patel has also faced allegations of bullying and mistreatment of staff, which raises concerns about her ability to manage a complex and sensitive portfolio like extradition.
Overall, these factors suggest that Priti Patel may not be the best person to make decisions on extradition cases, particularly given the potential for political and diplomatic considerations to influence these decisions.
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‘A High Court judge who oversaw that trial said HP had “substantially succeeded” in its various claims against the two men – but is likely to receive “substantially less” than the amount claimed in damages.’
Even if proven, ‘likely to receive substantially less’ is a subtext that screams ‘you idiots, throw the towel in’ It seems like a huge amount of money is being spent on legal matters with little to no progress. It's like using excessive force to solve a simple problem - a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
It seems that the issue could be resolved through an out-of-court settlement, which would be advantageous for both parties. In my opinion, conspiracy theory, the only reason for not settling out of court could be because of a political means to secure a favourable business position in the geopolitical landscape.