Was Gonçalo Amaral fair game given the content of his book?

[Mr Gray]

Yet to be proven I believe. Unless you have inside track with the judge. But of course you have.

I think its fair to describe it as libellous seeing as it has never been published in the uk...because it would be deemed libellous

[jassi]

I think its fair to describe it as libellous seeing as it has never been published in the uk...because it would be deemed libellous

That's really only your interpretation. No bookseller wishes to risk litigation ( which is not the same thing), so steers clear for the moment.

[Estuarine]

You may regard the disappearance and potential death of a child...the hounding of her innocent parents on the internet...as a pantomime...says a lot about you

I will pass on that; too much like shooting ducks in a barrel. It requires no skill and is unsporting. Please try harder.

[Estuarine]

I think its fair to describe it as libellous seeing as it has never been published in the uk...because it would be deemed libellous

Who needs a court legal eagles and judges when we have The Mighty Davel to pronounce.

[Mr Gray]

That's really only your interpretation. No bookseller wishes to risk litigation ( which is not the same thing), so steers clear for the moment.

risk litigation for what..libel...thats why I think its fair  to describe the book as libellous...seeing as this is a uk forum

[Cariad]

Well if there is -  it's passed me by  - Lyall.

The 'indignation' of some people - who spend their time putting the MCanns' every word and deed under the microscope in order  to find stuff to criticise them - whilst simultaneously objecting to any criticism of Amaral - no matter how justified - is a ludicrous stance to take IMO.

'One rule for one and a different rule for another' springs to mind.

 

Just to clarify, I don't object to it. I just don't really understand how people seem to think that vilifying Dr Amaral has any bearing whatsoever on the Mccann case.

Say I said ' The Mccans shouldn't have left the kids alone' the response from some people is 'Amaral drunk drove with his daughter in the car'.

It's almost as though one persons terrible parenting negates an others.

Both were complexly wrong but also completely unconnected.
 

[jassi]

Just to clarify, I don't object to it. I just don't really understand how people seem to think that vilifying Dr Amaral has any bearing whatsoever on the Mccann case.

Say I said ' The Mccans shouldn't have left the kids alone' the response from some people is 'Amaral drunk drove with his daughter in the car'.

It's almost as though one persons terrible parenting negates an others.

Both were complexly wrong but also completely unconnected.

  

[Mr Gray]

Who needs a court legal eagles and judges when we have The Mighty Davel to pronounce.

I actually think savile was  guilty of crimes.of course you will contradict me and defend him because a judge hasn't ruled

[Mr Gray]

Just to clarify, I don't object to it. I just don't really understand how people seem to think that vilifying Dr Amaral has any bearing whatsoever on the Mccann case.

Say I said ' The Mccans shouldn't have left the kids alone' the response from some people is 'Amaral drunk drove with his daughter in the car'.

It's almost as though one persons terrible parenting negates an others.

Both were complexly wrong but also completely unconnected.

Amaral is an integral part in why the McCanns are being attacked on the internet...people with a poor understanding of what constitutes eveidence are attacking the McCanns just because of ammarals lies

[jassi]

Many just don't believe the McCann version of events - full stop. Nothing to do with Amaral.

[Eleanor]

That's really only your interpretation. No bookseller wishes to risk litigation ( which is not the same thing), so steers clear for the moment.

You don't honestly think that Amaral's book will be published in Britain if he wins the libel trial, do you?  For a start Amaral wouldn't risk it.  Unless he is completely insane.

[Mr Gray]

You don't honestly think that Amaral's book will be published in Britain if he wins the libel trial, do you?  For a start Amaral wouldn't risk it.  Unless he is completely insane.

The only way amarals book could be published in the  uk would be if the mcccanns were tried and found guilty. Apart from that anyone who thinks that amarals book could be published in the uk is plain bonkers

[jassi]

You don't honestly think that Amaral's book will be published in Britain if he wins the libel trial, do you? For a start Amaral wouldn't risk it.  Unless he is completely insane.

No, though it might get published in English and be available via the internet.
I don't really care one way or the other.

[Lyall]

You have to admit the man does have a story to tell (even more so after the legal battle). Plenty of people will want to read it.

[Angelo222]

risk litigation for what..libel...thats why I think its fair  to describe the book as libellous...seeing as this is a uk forum

Its only libellous if it brings the subjects into disrepute.  I believe the McCanns have managed to do that all on their lonesomes.