Why Isn't He Banned?

[youngmafbog]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21796157

If I did this in my local boozer I would be banned, so why is he still allowed in the commons bars still.

He clearly has a drinking problem but those that are lecturing us and trying to put a minimum price on our drink seem to think it is ok for one of their own to have access to cheap booze (and by the sound of it fags too).

One rule for them another for the plebs (ie us) ?

[jackthehat]

It certainly seems to be difficult to justify these 'perks'.

[jake-the-peg]

I think your indignation may have lead you to rather skim the article:


//Following the fracas in February last year, Mr Joyce, a former soldier, announced he would not seek re-election in 2015.

After admitting four counts of assault, he was given a 12-month community order in March that included a Friday-to-Sunday curfew and *a three-month pub ban.*//

So he was banned last year when the first incident happened, I'd imagine he'll be getting another

[youngmafbog]

Jake, not so. I'd get more than a 3 month ban in my local boozer. They don't tolerate fighting at all, fight and that's it you are no longer welcome. I was once told 'Get out, your sort drink in The Bell' for far less than that.

For doing it twice he should definitely be banned for life, but do you think he will be?

The point here is that these people should not behave like this and if they do draconian penalties should be handed down as an example.

[Baldric]

Got a mention here earlier

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/mp-arrested-house-commons-bar-fight-231908016.html

[Ric.ror]

Isn't there something in the news today about the high rate of convictions for former soldiers?

[youngmafbog]

Yes there is, but I have not read anything that puts it down to not being able to handle their booze.

That is a different problem entirely. Why not raise a thread on it?

[jake-the-peg]

He's been banned from the commons bars indefinately pending the police inquiry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21800097