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Pressure mounting on Falklands as Argentina reaffirms its demands
07/02/2012 |
| Sukey Cameron MBE, Falkland Islands Government UK |
Thirty years ago Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands in a bid to claim the territory as its own.
The history of the islands is as much in dispute as the land itself.
The Argentine's claim that they were forceably removed from the islands in 1833.
The British maintain that the residents chose not to stay, and that their claim to the islands is legitimate.
With 9 generations of Falkland Islanders, and a population that are 90% British, residents today request that Argentina and its South American allies respect their right to self determination.
However, with the anniversary of the conflict approaching Argentina is saying that the UK is acting as a colonial power, and that military exercises described by the UK as 'routine' are an act of aggression.
Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner isn't threatening the use of force, but this week the bar on Falklands ships entering ports in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile has extended to the Carribean.
There is also the prospect of the once a week flight from Chile to the Falklands being suspended, further isolating the Falklands from its neighbours.
Sukey Cameron MBE, Falkland Islands Government UK representative told me about the history of the islands, and we discussed the past present and future of the islands including the challenges the government face today.
Photograph reproduced with permission of Falklands Government UK
Joey Barton Tweets Himself Into Deep Water
07/02/2012
Joey Barton’s rants on Twitter almost resulted in him being prosecuted for contempt. The midfielder for Queens Park Rangers tweeted his thoughts last Friday about the racism row surrounding John Terry. Barton who has over 1.2 million followers, tweeted when the trial was active, which is a potential criminal offence. This sent ripples through Twitter sphere, sparking rumour that he will be facing contempt charges.
The law on contempt, as enacted in 1981, places the burden on the publisher not to cause a substantial risk of serious prejudice to active proceedings – "active" being as soon as someone is arrested, or a warrant is issued for their arrest.
The footballer, who is not scared of speaking his mind, and has portrayed himself as a martyr for freedom of speech, was saved only by the fact that the trial will be held at a magistrate’s court with no jury.
The attorney general, Dominic green has decided not to take action in this instance. It would be harder to sway the justices and district judges than that of a jury.
David Banks, Media Law Journalist for The Guardian, suggests that it is only a matter of time before tweeters affect major court cases in the UK.
Listen to the extended interview with David Banks
Liverpool set to drop referendum
07/02/2012A city council meeting is to debate whether to exercise powers under the Localism Act 2011 to move to a directly elected mayor.
There was a referendum on the issue due on May 3rd, however, if the motion is passed then a Mayoral election will take it's place.
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