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To Prevent Spike In Domestic Violence Around Soccer Game, Scottish Police Remove Abusers From Homes
Submitted by Mastodon on Tue, 2016-04-19 21:25
Article here. Excerpt:
'Last weekend, police in Scotland prepared for the Old Firm soccer match between Glasgow football clubs Celtic and Rangers in an unusual way — by removing serial domestic abusers, who were potentially a risk to their partners, from their homes. Officials described the plan as a preventative effort aimed at reducing the spikes of domestic violence that have been associated with Old Firm games in the past.
Due to increased alcohol consumption, strong emotions, and at-home viewing, there is often a direct correlation between major sporting events and an increase in violence against women. This has been particularly true in the intense Old Firm rivalry.
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"Those being targeted could be awaiting trial for assault or have been released from prison on licence with strict conditions attached. Any breach could mean a return behind bars.
Officers aim to detain potential abusers from tomorrow, when they can be held over the weekend before appearing in court or being returned to prison. Warnings are also being issued to discourage other serial abusers from lashing out."'
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*Facepalm*
I'm all for preventing domestic violence, but this is "Minority Report" style stuff. It creates a serious ethical dilemma to detain someone on suspicion that they might commit a crime, rather than because it is apparent that a crime was already committed.
I'm not surprised it's a bunch of Marxists, who have no concern for the cornerstones of society--such as due process--that would introduce this kind of thing. Hopefully all of the lawsuits for wrongful imprisonment will put an end to this illogical thinking.
BTW, are they planning on arresting female abusers too? Oh wait, right in the article, they use the term "violence against women" as a synonym for domestic violence. Wow, how blind and ignorant can one be?