Operation Branchform is now one of the longest running, and most expensive, police enquiries in Scottish history. The 4yr enquiry included investigation into the purchasing of pots, utensils, disposable razors, pens and teabags for use in a campaign campervan. We all know what Branchform really is
Yes, just another facet of Scotland's ongoing subordination. Teabags FFS🤬
In a trial, prosecutor has to prove money spent was outwith the remit of the donation Courts in for a few weeks of donors testifying 'The money donated was spent in the ethos that motivated me to give £*' Hour after hour, day after day until the prosecutor concedes the point. Then the case collapses
The Crown has to prove criminal intent. Money spent on a motorhome (and sundries) for use in a referendum campaign is effectively evidence for the defence. Money moved in-house for budgetary reasons is not criminal. 4 years! What happened to the overriding principle of fairness to the accused.
Donors aplenty willing to give evidence would effectively gum up the case and the court indefinitely. As I said when the prosecutor concedes the people that gave the money don't have an issue, the case collapses. Scot Police expected an easy fit up didn't and now in a corner with no pot to piss in.
I’m one of them. I’ll write my own statement, I’m fairly sure I can remember how.
Yep! there will be many a donor savouring the moment! That is why I don't think they will proceed to court. With the defence putting the Operation Branchform team in the stand to give evidence.
Not be too long before it's spent more money than Mone *ahem* acquired.