General discussion about the latest news (not search related)

[G-Unit]

People tend to forget that Operation Grange isn't in charge of this case.

[Venturi Swirl]

People tend to forget that Operation Grange isn't in charge of this case.

I wonder how much time, money and effort those in charge of the case are expending on it.  Why have they not shelved it again, I also wonder....

[The General]

Do you think there are four undercover cops trailing the McCanns all day every day waiting for them to let slip they know where the body is then?   

No. I said surveillance. Could be anyone.

[G-Unit]

I wonder how much time, money and effort those in charge of the case are expending on it.  Why have they not shelved it again, I also wonder....

Do you expect them to tell? I don't.

[Angelo222]

People tend to forget that Operation Grange isn't in charge of this case.

One wouldn't think so given the £millions they have spent on it and achieved absolutely nothing.

[jassi]

One wouldn't think so given the £millions they have spent on it and achieved absolutely nothing.

Don't be so hard on them, they've provided employment for numerous detectives on their run-down to retirement.

[G-Unit]

One wouldn't think so given the £millions they have spent on it and achieved absolutely nothing.

They've managed to damage their own reputation, imo. That's an achievement of sorts. On the plus side we don't have any more inadequate/dodgy 'private investigators' winding the media up with their daft theories.

[jassi]

To be fair, the Met were bounced into it by an opportunistic and naive  Prime Minister, eager for some popularity.
It will continue, seemingly for ever as no one will want to be known as the one who pulled the plug on 'Little Maddie'

[barrier]

To be fair, the Met were bounced into it by an opportunistic and naive  Prime Minister, eager for some popularity.
It will continue, seemingly for ever as no one will want to be known as the one who pulled the plug on 'Little Maddie'

They'll have no option once the statute of limitations kicks in,2022?
Rowley in 2017 said the Metropolitan police contribution won't go on for as long has it has been going,that was 3 yrs ago,it was going for 6 prior to that,not long now.

[Brietta]

They'll have no option once the statute of limitations kicks in,2022?
Rowley in 2017 said the Metropolitan police contribution won't go on for as long has it has been going,that was 3 yrs ago,it was going for 6 prior to that,not long now.

You've lost me there, Barrier.  Statute of limitations 2022 ??

[barrier]

You've lost me there, Barrier.  Statute of limitations 2022 ??

Portugal.

Portuguese Penal Code - Article 118
Terms of prescription

1. The criminal proceedings extinguishes through the effect of prescription as soon as from the
exertion of the crime has elapsed the following terms:
a) 15 years, concerning crime punishable with prison penalty for a maximum limit superior to 10
years.
b) 10 years, when it concerns crimes punishable with prison penalties with a maximum term equal
or superior to 5 years, but not exceeding 10 years.
c) 5 years, when it concerns crimes punishable with prison penalties with a maximum term equal or
superior to one year, but inferior to 5 years.

http://miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=7626.0

[Brietta]

Portugal.

How do you think that will affect crimes against children in a British investigation where no time barred limitations are involved ?

[G-Unit]

How do you think that will affect crimes against children in a British investigation where no time barred limitations are involved ?

A crime which took place in Portugal and which will be tried in Portugal?

[barrier]

How do you think that will affect crimes against children in a British investigation where no time barred limitations are involved ?

What if OG have no evidence Madeleine left Portugal, what then?

[Brietta]

What if OG have no evidence Madeleine left Portugal, what then?

I'm still not clear where a 2022 Statute of Limitations fits in to the equation.  I don't think you have clarified that ... do please elucidate.