Supreme Court rules against the McCanns in damages case.

[Alfie]

its a class war with  mcann supporters always has been   here in australia doctors  have no more standing then normal  people they go to work  and go home they are not above anyone else

Robbitrob is an antipodean, but perhaps doctors are held in higher esteem in NZ...?

[John]

''It should not be said that the appellants were cleared via the ruling announcing the archiving of the criminal case''

That was the situation when the case was archived, and has been discussed numerous times on here, though people such as ferryman continued to deny it.

Now if Duarte didn't know that, she was incompetent.

Duarte is the McCanns solicitor and will act in their interest.  Little surprise then that she made the comments she did irrespective of their validity.

[John]

they can go to the ECHR........

I have a feeling that since they have nothing to lose that this might yet happen.

[barrier]

And why not, they are doctors.

So was Harold Shipman,the point being doctor is a just a title its the individual behind that title that counts.

[stephen25000]

Steohen, would you kindly stop telling McCann supporters to "get over it", it's as annoying and provocative as Brexiteers and Trump supporters saying the same thing to their opposite number.  Just because we're on the "losing" side doesn't mean we have to shut up and accept the judgement, surely you can understand that?

Fair point Alfie.

I'll take that on board.

However, unlike Brexit, whatever that actually means, The Portuguese Supreme Court judgement, cannot be overturned or amended.

That is the point I was trying to make.

[jassi]

Steohen, would you kindly stop telling McCann supporters to "get over it", it's as annoying and provocative as Brexiteers and Trump supporters saying the same thing to their opposite number.  Just because we're on the "losing" side doesn't mean we have to shut up and accept the judgement, surely you can understand that?

You do have to accept the judgement because it cannot be altered.

[stephen25000]

I have a feeling that since they have nothing to lose that this might yet happen.

I believe John there is a financial limitation on any claims made.

Also, there is a long backlog in cases.

Any claim they make has also to be accepted, which is by no means guaranteed.

[Eleanor]

why do you need a cite .......don't the facts speak for themselves.........

I didn't ask for a Cite.  But we won't be libelling Ms. Duarte on this Forum.  Joana Morais found out what happens if you do that.

[Robittybob1]

Robbitrob is an antipodean, but perhaps doctors are held in higher esteem in NZ...?

Not only that but "Doctor Bob".

[Eleanor]

wouldnt the   ECHR  respect  portugals  findings??

No.  They will or would make their own decision.

[Lace]

its a class war with  mcann supporters always has been   here in australia doctors  have no more standing then normal  people they go to work  and go home they are not above anyone else

Drs. are not above anyone else here either,   I have a Dr in the family and I can tell you he doesn't see himself better than anyone else,   after work,  he doesn't want to think of being a Dr.   he wants to relax and have a normal family life.

They may   be more savvy in how to fight their side though,  having intelligence ,   but that isn't just Drs.  it's anyone with intelligence.

[Robittybob1]

Drs. are not above anyone else here either,   I have a Dr in the family and I can tell you he doesn't see himself better than anyone else,   after work,  he doesn't want to think of being a Dr.   he wants to relax and have a normal family life.

They may   be more savvy in how to fight their side though,  having intelligence ,   but that isn't just Drs.  it's anyone with intelligence.

Patients will choose a doctor based on their reputation.  Promotion will also depend on their reputation.  I'm not saying we are above others but we defend our reputation.

[Erngath]

its a class war with  mcann supporters always has been   here in australia doctors  have no more standing then normal  people they go to work  and go home they are not above anyone else

I had two uncles who were Doctors. I don't think they considered themselves to be of any class, nor did their patients but they were held in high regard for being caring, hardworking professionals. Doctors do have more "standing" here within our community because of the dedication they commit to their profesion. Not a question of " class war"

[Alfie]

Fair point Alfie.

I'll take that on board.

However, unlike Brexit, whatever that actually means, The Portuguese Supreme Court judgement, cannot be overturned or amended.

That is the point I was trying to make.

ok, but I meant that we don't have to accept that it was a fair judgement. 

[jassi]

ok, but I meant that we don't have to accept that it was a fair judgement.

In that case you are refusing to accept the  reality of the situation  and are in a state of denial.