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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2009 11:31:15 GMT 1
Now here's an article about pirates attacking an Italian cruise ship. The response from the crew in my opinion was well justified and like many of the passengers they saved from an uncertain fate, I would say are hero's. However, should this have been a British ship would they have been seen a villains? Could they have been, arrested on reaching port and charged with attempted murder, discharging an offensive weapon in public or possessing an offensive weapon? news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8019084.stm |
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Post by davel on Apr 26, 2009 12:00:46 GMT 1
As they are in international waters would anyone have the right to press charges?
To my mind, these pirates when caught, should disappear without trace!!!
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Post by idlewild on Apr 26, 2009 14:30:24 GMT 1
davel, In the same link as ste-t has posted, click on What to do with a captured pirate, shown in the box to the right of the main item content, this should get right up yours and others noses ! !
idlewild
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Post by RICEY on Apr 26, 2009 14:58:15 GMT 1
i say there heros. stopped another ship being hi-jacked. odd thing is there is 20 naval vessels in the area keeping an eye on pirates
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Post by Ryanairflyer on Apr 26, 2009 16:41:23 GMT 1
Huge area to cover though so 20 ships doesnt really count for a lot.
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Post by davel on Apr 27, 2009 8:55:30 GMT 1
Idlewild.
The gunboat diplomacy is the one I'd go for but unfortunately there are too many people afraid to stick their heads above the parapit these days. PC rules the roost I'm afraid. It's funny how these MP's etc. seem to loose the PC when it comes to claiming expenses! ;D
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