Do the sceptics simply misunderstand the evidence

[barrier]

There might be a reason as to why the police force deemed most suitable to take up the case wasn't one with the least experience...

Which if it fails,then the experience means jack all.

[Carana]

Which if it fails,then the experience means jack all.

Not all cases are solved, sadly, however competent the force may be.

[Brietta]

No idea. All we do know for certain is what the various police officers have said over the years and Redwood said abduction may not be the lead OG is following.

In my opinion you've got that entirely wrong.

Snip
Mr Rowley said there was no ‘definitive evidence’ as to whether Madeleine is alive or dead.

He added: ‘That’s why we describe it as a missing person inquiry. We understand why, after this many years, people will be pessimistic, but it’s important we keep an open mind.’ The officer added that however Madeleine left the apartment, she was abducted.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/25/madeleine-mccann-police-following-significant-leads-as-10th-anniversary-approaches-6595974/?ito=cbshare

[barrier]

Not all cases are solved, sadly, however competent the force may be.

Then the expertise that SY are supposed to bring may not be all its cracked up to be.

[jassi]

Then the expertise that SY are supposed to bring may not be all its cracked up to be.

Look, you can't find an abductor if there isn't one to find, no matter how much expertise is brought to bear.

[Alice Purjorick]

There might be a reason as to why the police force deemed most suitable to take up the case wasn't one with the least experience...

The police would garner evidence and present it to the CPS who would decide how to proceed.
Did you see the documentary on Chester CPS last year? it was very informative.

[Robittybob1]

Yeah, but there are things we know we know

And there are things you think we know but are mistaken.

[faithlilly]

In my opinion you've got that entirely wrong.

Snip
Mr Rowley said there was no ‘definitive evidence’ as to whether Madeleine is alive or dead.

He added: ‘That’s why we describe it as a missing person inquiry. We understand why, after this many years, people will be pessimistic, but it’s important we keep an open mind.’ The officer added that however Madeleine left the apartment, she was abducted.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/25/madeleine-mccann-police-following-significant-leads-as-10th-anniversary-approaches-6595974/?ito=cbshare

I think that would be included in the ‘what every officer has said’

Please stop picking holes Brietta when there are none to pick.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Mark Rowley back in April last year.

We don't have evidence telling us if Madeleine is alive or dead.

That seems fairly conclusive proof that the Met don't consider the dog alerts to be evidence of anything at all.

[Robittybob1]

I think that would be included in the ‘what every officer has said’

Please stop picking holes Brietta when there are none to pick.

You said "No idea. All we do know for certain is what the various police officers have said over the years and Redwood said abduction may not be the lead OG is following."

Not ‘what every officer has said’.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Why does that matter?
1) Has a crime been committed in this case within the jurisdiction of the MPS?
2) With respect to weighting that would only come into consideration should a case be heard in court in which case the judge and jury would be the arbiters of weighting with the judge directing the jury where appropriate.

It matters only in the context of a discussion between myself and another forum member, this is a discussion forum and I was enjoying an exchange of views, not preparing for court.

[barrier]

That seems fairly conclusive proof that the Met don't consider the dog alerts to be evidence of anything at all.

If she didn't leave alive which they can't or won't confirm,it raises questions.

[misty]

Would the Portuguese judges have accepted the evidence of Grime as an expert witness in any court case during 2007/8?

[Alice Purjorick]

It matters only in the context of a discussion between myself and another forum member, this is a discussion forum and I was enjoying an exchange of views, not preparing for court.

So just your idle musings that have no real relevance to the case ?

[Alice Purjorick]

Would the Portuguese judges have accepted the evidence of Grime as an expert witness in any court case during 2007/8?

Who knows but I am sure someone with a professed phenomenal knowledge of Portuguese law will be along presently to advise us.
If the judges don't then end of dawg saga[ if only!]
If the judges do then there will be court rules to follow the result of which will be perm any one from about half a dozen as we lie at present.