McCanns application to have Supreme Court judgement annulled dismissed.

[slartibartfast]

I dispute that they claim there was any proof of innocence....evidence of innocence yes...but not proof

lack of evidence is evidence of innocence

you did not understand the argument

Lack of evidence is lack of evidence, it doesn't provide evidence of anything. Other contradictory evidence helps.

[Robittybob1]

A lack of evidence does not mean it doesn't exist.

Could that line ever be used in the court room of a criminal case?  "A lack of evidence does not mean it doesn't exist."
Someone is murdered.
The investigating officer has a hunch.
Someone is arrested and charged with murder.
They have insufficient evidence so they invent the idea of potential evidence "the lack of evidence does not mean evidence doesn't exist.
Does this potential evidence have to be found or is it sufficient to let it ride on the potential?
Will the jury find the person guilty or not guilty?

That is a damn good analogy.

[Mr Gray]

lets take it further....someone is charged with murder and found not guilty...the evidence is pathetic....does the not guilty verdict provide any evidence of innocence...of course it does. Not proof of innocence...but evidence of innocence

[ShiningInLuz]

I have pruned and altered a number of posts re personal insults.  Please cease and desist. 

[Eleanor]

I don't suppose we could possibly get back On Topic, could we?

But never mind.  I will be deleting Off Topic Posts.  So wast your time if you wish.

[G-Unit]

I expect some people are rather upset because the McCanns were unable to silence and impoverish Amaral. They were also unable to bend the Supreme Court of Portugal to their will. Hardly surprising really; accusing judges of being frivolous doesn't usually go down well.

[Alice Purjorick]

I think it has something to do with the annulment application being dismissed.
It would appear it angered some.

[Miss Taken Identity]

Yeah the annulment, that is still standing yeah?  Just checking...

So slagging of the SC, the PJ, Co ordinator,and the whole of Portugal has brought them closer to Maddie at this sad time of year... erm  um.   It would be a bit of a bummer if  IF  the person who is responsible for Maddies disappearance was British.. oh the shame of it can you imagine.

[Robittybob1]

I think it has something to do with the annulment application being dismissed.
It would appear it angered some.

I am happy it was dismissed, for now they can go to the ECHR.

[Mr Gray]

I am happy it was dismissed, for now they can go to the ECHR.

I  think the dismissal was expected but was a necessary prerequisite to the application to the ECHR

[Eleanor]

I  think the dismissal was expected but was a necessary prerequisite to the application to the ECHR

It certainly looks that way.  And somebody has to do something about The Portuguese Justice System.

[G-Unit]

It certainly looks that way.  And somebody has to do something about The Portuguese Justice System.

I think the Portuguese Justice System is fine.

[Mr Gray]

I think the Portuguese Justice System is fine.

afaiak its a disgrace

[G-Unit]

afaiak its a disgrace

If you meant AFAIK then you don't know as much as you think you do.

[stephen25000]

I am happy it was dismissed, for now they can go to the ECHR.

The case has to be accepted.

Highly unlikely.

There must be no flaws in the documentation, i.e. their 'case'.

Then , they are taking the state of Portugal to court, and with their actions and behaviour in Portugal, since the cases inception..........................

Probability of success, ZERO.