observer Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 How long does this refer to? Seems two Kenyan's have lodged a claim for compen, for being imprisoned in a concentration camp by the British during the Mau Mau rebellion, in the 50s and 60s. This was standard military practise at the time, used to seperate local populations from supporting insurgent terrorists. Wonder if any of the British servicemen's families will be claiming against the Kenyan Government, for their loved ones being tortured and dismembered by the terrorists who later became the Government of Kenya? btw guess we could all claim against the French for 1066! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I don't know why we just don't say to anybody seeking "compo" from the British Government, that our country has run out of money and therefore there is no "compo" money available for anything. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifles Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 We will always give out compo or aid to other countries before we deal with our own people. It seems it doesn't matter if the elderly have to choose between "eat or heat" as long as we give money away to the likes of the Paraguay guinea pig farmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I notice that David Cameron is saying that the only two areas safe from spending cuts if he comes to power are the NHS (could do with some fat trimming, but ok I can live with that) and International Development (what??????). I don't understand how overseas aid can ever be prioritised over Law & Order, Defence, Old Age Pensions, Education, Highways - in fact, I can't think of anything I would put LOWER down the pecking order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Like all politicians he is trying to be as nice as he can with everybody. That way we won't have to have cost;ly wars with Paraguian guinea pig farmers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Just wondered whether the two Kenyans live in Kenya or in London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 the statute of limitations is a bit of a complex thing and the time varies depending on what claim is for, varying from three years up to about twelve years or more in some cases. however, it is said to run from the time the offence was committed, but exceptions do occur. one example is people only remembering something that may have happened twenty or thirty years back as in the case of some of the child abuse cases that were brought some time back. another is the asbestosis and silicocis claims as the effect of those substances on health were not evident at the time of exposure. it also takes into account what proof is available and what people recall. also the reason why all the accident compensation adverts only ask if you have had a trip or fall in the last three years. any longer back than that and they are on very shaky ground unless you have definite proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I notice that David Cameron is saying that the only two areas safe from spending cuts if he comes to power are the NHS (could do with some fat trimming, but ok I can live with that) and International Development (what??????). I don't understand how overseas aid can ever be prioritised over Law & Order, Defence, Old Age Pensions, Education, Highways - in fact, I can't think of anything I would put LOWER down the pecking order. My guess is that Mr Cameron is thinking that much overseas aid has already been pledged on a long term basis, covering many years hence. He might of course like to consider the corruption in recipient countries....and the lifestyles enjoyed by their leaders. That being said, given the dire state of the UK's finances, ALL departments' spending should at least be reviewed, that is not to presume in advance that they will all be reduced, indeed some might well require increasing, whilst for some there will be scope for reductions. I think the criteria should be "need" rather than "want". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Isn't one of them claiming he was castrated when he was being detained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 gues that's what set the ball in motion?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Obs you could say when you posted this thread you were being economical with the truth, you should have posted all the facts on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Maybe we should counter claim on behalf of the families of those slaughtered by the Zulus at Isandlwana and Rourkes Drift. They didn't even take prisoners, never mind mistreating them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Slight problem with that one, We were invading there country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifles Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 How far do you suggest we go back? Maybe we could put in a compo claim against the italians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Don't look at me Rifles I never said I agreed with it, I just wanted Obs to post the full story and not half of it, things look a little different when you have the whole story, You could have the whole of Israel sueing the state of Germany if your not careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Not aware that "statute of limitations" alters with the nature of the alleged crime? No doubt (in an insurgency) folk were killed or mutilated on both sides - it's called "war" - so I fail to see how this claim has`anymore relevance than the Boudica family making a claim against the Italians! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 .......or the Palestinians sueing the Israelis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Or the Irish sueing the British Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 The Welsh could then counter-sue the Irish for the farcical invasion of Pembrokeshire during the Napoleonic wars. Many an injury must have been suffered laughing at them surrendering to Welsh women in red cloaks and black hats - mistaking them for a force of Grenadiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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