It is clear that the British government intervened with the judicial authorities to cease a corruption investigation that was bad for business. That sounds anti-democratic.
No wonder governments around the world make requests, such as expelling or arresting their citizens or intervening to prevent publication of articles they don´t like and the British government´s response is that they have no ability to intervene.
This action suggests the British government can do so when they want.
A sad day for democracy and for the rule of law.
Onésimo Alvarez-Moro
See article:
Tony Blair has hit back at claims a corruption probe into a Saudi arms deal with BAE Systems was dropped after commercial and political pressure.
The Lib Dems believe the Serious Fraud Office was told to drop the case, owing to concerns that another multi-million pound Saudi deal would be lost.
Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell said it was deeply damaging to the rule of law and set a dangerous precedent.
Mr Blair has said the probe was dropped because of national security concerns.
See full Article.
Posts
