bigy 0 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I seen Nimmo-Smith defending his role In the investigation at the weekend, and since his comments a number of outlets and journalists have defended his position. While I wouldn't question the independence and objectivity of a high court judge, this process now, more than anything, needs to be seen as independent and objective, and Nimmo-Smith can't deliver that for 3 main reasons: 1 - His involvement in the signing ban sentence which was ruled by a fellow high court judge to be illegal. This means any ruling against Rangers will be viewed by some as vindictive. 2 - His past links to the SFA/SPL when these organisations now stand accused of corruption throughout the process. Given these organisations have pre-judged our guilt, a panel with previous links to them won't be seen as independent. 3 - His recent comments comparing EBT use to match fixing. If a juror discussed a case in public they'd be thrown out, so how is this situation ny different? Again, this will lead to accusations by some of bias. As a judge we do need to assume NImmo-Smith's objectivity, but given the three issues outlined above it will be called into question. If he rules for us he'll be accused of feeling pressurised, and if he rules against us he's open to various accusations - some of his own making and some not. So for those reasons, he clearly needs to stand down and allow a truly independent panel to be appointed. Unfortunately, I feel his ego might get in the way of him doing the right thing. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juancornetto 1 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 ....and yet they still push ahead with this shambles! Not long now 'til the truth comes out. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigy 0 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Doncaster has been quoted by Al Lamont of BBC as refusing an interview today and saying it would be inappropriate to comment given ongoing investigation. One can only assume that this means he thinks Nimmo -Smiths comments were inappropriate over the weekend. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nimmo Smith has already been used to help an illegal punishment of an transfer embargo, be passed on to a another previous panel, which had high court judge that sat in judgement on us. Who then used that illegal punishment against Rangers. Where was the impartiality and independence by those two judges? were they both stupid or just following orders set by the SFA. Will any new tribunal be under the same orders from the SPL, will it again be guilty as per instructions as laid down in their remit. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,263 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just raise this to his superiors amongst the judges and lawyers, whoever that may be in Britain. If anything, there's a Ministry of Justice. Just DO it! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 they have tried to blackmail us into forfeiting titles. when that failed they convened a kangaroo court. what else could we think based on the evidence. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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