Luke Mitchell supporters plan to protest outside Scottish Parliament.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Under the current laws in Scotland that responsibility falls within the jurisdiction of the SCCRC.  Standing outside the Party building howling won't change that.

What I would support is a wholly independent review body and the scrapping of the SCCRC.  I would also demand the scrapping of the block whereby defendants are denied the right to take their case to the UK Supreme Court.

Whilst you may not believe protesting outside a building changes anything surely you support their cause in principle?  I find your stance puzzling. 

[faithlilly]

Shane was rightly warned of the consequences of committing perjury. He admitted in court that his mother had influenced his initial statement and we all know what that means in reality.

Do you really really really think that Shane Mitchell wouldn't have spoken out if he was wronged in some way?

He has kept quiet for 17 years and for good reason imo.

Were any of the other witnesses warned of the consequences of committing perjury? What about  Janine Jones and Steven Kelly who we know gave evidence in court that was different from their initial statements. Were they warned?

And as to your question...he experienced directly the absolute nightmare that swirled around his family for years. He’s been a firsthand witness to the vilification of his mum and others who have defended his brother. I don’t blame him for not wanting to get involved.

Now to my question. If Shane said now that he had lied on the stand, would you believe him?

[John]

Strange he wasn’t standing by his mother’s side in the documentary then wasn’t it?

Would you let your mother live in a cold damp shed?

[John]

Whilst you may not believe protesting outside a building changes anything surely you support their cause in principle?  I find your stance puzzling.

I certainly support reform.

[John]

Were any of the other witnesses warned of the consequences of committing perjury? What about  Janine Jones and Steven Kelly who we know gave evidence in court that was different from their initial statements. Were they warned?

And as to your question...he experienced directly the absolute nightmare that swirled around his family for years. He’s been a firsthand witness to the vilification of his mum and others who have defended his brother. I don’t blame him for not wanting to get involved.

Now to my question. If Shane said now that he had lied on the stand, would you believe him?

Shane never supported any previous demonstrations involving his mother and Sandra Lean. Have you never wondered about that?

To be honest Faith, all he has to do is come on here or contact me and I will fully back his brother if appropriate.

Shane can have his say on here if he wants it.

[faithlilly]

Would you let your mother live in a cold damp shed?

If you’re estranged from your mother perhaps. Remember this is not the whole of Corrine and Shane’s life. He could be annoyed about her selling the house, not liking his wife....who knows. You can’t base the destruction of a man’s life on assumptions.

[John]

If you’re estranged from your mother perhaps. Remember this is not the whole of Corrine and Shane’s life. He could be annoyed about her selling the house, not liking his wife....who knows. You can’t base the destruction of a man’s life on assumptions.

He could be but I doubt it.

Catch you all later.

[faithlilly]

Shane never supported any previous demonstrations involving his mother and Sandra Lean. Have you never wondered about that?

To be honest Faith, all he has to do is come on here or contact me and I will fully back his brother if appropriate.

No I haven’t wondered at that for the reasons already explained.

With the greatest respect John he has his anonymity now....what would your support offer him that would be worth risking that?

Shane doesn’t want his say. He obviously wants to be left alone. This doesn’t, however, make his brother guilty.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Would you let your mother live in a cold damp shed?

Certainly not, nor would I leave her or my sibling to fight their battle alone, especially if I felt I had in some way contributed to their predicament.  I find the virtual absence of the brother in the documentary narrative quite telling.

[Vertigo Swirl]

If you’re estranged from your mother perhaps. Remember this is not the whole of Corrine and Shane’s life. He could be annoyed about her selling the house, not liking his wife....who knows. You can’t base the destruction of a man’s life on assumptions.

You're assuming he is innocent.  Your faith could very well be misplaced.

[Admin]

Shane never supported any previous demonstrations involving his mother and Sandra Lean. Have you never wondered about that?

To be honest Faith, all he has to do is come on here or contact me and I will fully back his brother if appropriate.

Shane can have his say on here if he wants it.

YES.  Let Shane speak up if his testimony was misinterpreted.

[faithlilly]

YES.  Let Shane speak up if his testimony was misinterpreted.

I wouldn’t make the least difference and he’d be pulled apart.

[Rorschach]

Shane doesn't believe in his brothers innocence and openly tells people this. He told the police he believed his brother was capable of it. He admitted on the stand his brother wasn't home. He hasn't got involved at any point in Luke's campaign. He has never visited HMP Shotts. Corinne has disowned him.

It's not rocket science.

[DanniCash]

Shane doesn't believe in his brothers innocence and openly tells people this. He told the police he believed his brother was capable of it. He admitted on the stand his brother wasn't home. He hasn't got involved at any point in Luke's campaign. He has never visited HMP Shotts. Corinne has disowned him.

It's not rocket science.

When/where has Shane said this? It fits with him not being involved now

[Vertigo Swirl]

Shane doesn't believe in his brothers innocence and openly tells people this. He told the police he believed his brother was capable of it. He admitted on the stand his brother wasn't home. He hasn't got involved at any point in Luke's campaign. He has never visited HMP Shotts. Corinne has disowned him.

It's not rocket science.

That’s sadly ironic.