Comments by "TruthWarrior" (@Truth-warrior-j3e) on "British Stand"
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@williammkydde your comments are again very misleading sorry to say. Here are the real facts: Judges are not political appointments - this isn’t the USA. In the United Kingdom, judges are appointed by the Monarch (the King or Queen) on the advice of the Prime Minister or the Lord Chancellor, depending on the level of the judiciary. However, the process is largely overseen by an independent body called the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), which was established to ensure the selection of judges is based on merit rather than political influence.
The JAC is responsible for selecting candidates for judicial office, who are then recommended to the Lord Chancellor. The Lord Chancellor may accept or reject the recommendations, but the process is designed to minimize political interference.
For senior positions such as Justices of the Supreme Court, a separate selection commission is convened to make recommendations to the Lord Chancellor, who then forwards the names to the Prime Minister, who in turn advises the Monarch to make the appointment.
Concerning police superintendent I assume you meant Chief Constable. The PM does not appoint the Chief Constable. In the United Kingdom, the appointment of a Chief Constable is made by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) of the respective police force area.
Here’s how the process works:
1. Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC): The PCC is an elected official responsible for ensuring that the police force effectively carries out its duties. The PCC is responsible for appointing the Chief Constable.
2. Selection Process: The selection process for a Chief Constable typically involves a competitive recruitment process, which may include interviews, assessments, and sometimes public involvement or consultation. The PCC oversees this process.
3. Confirmation: After the PCC selects a candidate, the appointment must be confirmed by a Police and Crime Panel, which is a body made up of local council members and independent members. The panel has the power to veto the PCC’s choice, but this power is rarely used.
4. Final Appointment: Once the selection is approved by the Police and Crime Panel, the PCC formally appoints the Chief Constable.
For London the process is slightly different: In London, the process for appointing the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police (the equivalent of a Chief Constable in other areas) is slightly different from that in other parts of the UK. The appointment process involves the following steps:
1. Home Secretary: The Home Secretary (a senior government minister in charge of the Home Office) is primarily responsible for the appointment of the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
2. Mayor of London: The Mayor of London also plays a significant role in the appointment process. The Mayor, through the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), works in consultation with the Home Secretary to identify and interview candidates.
3. Selection Process: A competitive selection process is conducted, often involving interviews and assessments. The selection panel typically includes representatives from the Home Office, MOPAC, and other senior officials.
4. Approval: The Home Secretary makes the final decision on the appointment, taking into account the views of the Mayor of London.
5. Formal Appointment: Once a candidate is chosen, the Home Secretary formally appoints the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
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@PLeon-kd1yd well, whether train drivers are overpaid or not is a matter of your opinion for which you and I have a right to hold. However, lazy is a very misleading and unfair accusation simply based on the facts: Train drivers are not lazy. Their job requires a high level of responsibility and focus, as they are in charge of operating heavy machinery, ensuring passenger safety, and adhering to strict schedules. They often work long hours, deal with high stress due to safety concerns, and sometimes have to respond to emergencies. Like any profession, there may be individual differences, but train driving as a career demands considerable skill and dedication. Like any profession there will be a minority of lazy workers but you can be thankful that the next time you travel by train the overwhelming probability (based on statistical fact) is that you will have a dedicated, skilled, and professional train driver looking after your safety.
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The claim that immigrants to the UK want to change its culture is often made, but the available evidence does not support the idea that this is a widespread or coordinated intention. On the contrary, research and data consistently shows the opposite, for example the British Future Survey (2022), found that a majority of immigrants express a strong desire to integrate into British society, including learning the language and adopting British values. The report highlights that most migrants view Britain positively and respect its traditions.
Likewise the IPPR Report (2020), concluded that migrants generally assimilate into UK culture over time, especially in areas like employment, education, and community engagement.
Immigrants, like all communities, retain aspects of their cultural heritage (e.g., food, language, religious practices), but this does not equate to an effort to “change” British culture.
While some individuals may hold different values or preferences, the overall data suggests that most immigrants integrate into British society rather than seek to change it fundamentally. There is no substantial evidence of a coordinated effort to replace or undermine British culture—rather, cultural exchange and adaptation occur as they have throughout history.
Probably best not to believe everything written in the Daily Mail.
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@EgoChip who said we want criminals? The reasons why many genuine asylum seekers do not use legal routes is very well documented. The UK offers very few official legal routes for asylum seekers to apply for protection. For example, resettlement schemes or family reunification programs exist but are often limited in scale, have strict eligibility criteria, and do not cover all types of asylum seekers. As a result, many people cannot access these pathways.
In addition the UK generally requires asylum seekers to be physically present in the country to apply for asylum. Unlike some other countries, the UK does not allow people to apply for asylum from abroad (with some exceptions, such as refugee resettlement). This means that many have no choice but to reach the UK by irregular means in order to seek asylum. There are other reasons too. Many asylum seekers flee countries with oppressive regimes, war zones, or failed states, where it may be impossible to obtain legal travel documents. Additionally, it is almost impossible for people fleeing persecution to obtain a UK visa for travel, as they may not meet the requirements of ordinary visa categories such as work, study, or tourism. Furthermore Asylum seekers often flee life-threatening situations, such as war or persecution, and may have to leave their homes suddenly without time to navigate complex legal systems. Their priority is to find safety quickly, even if it means taking irregular routes, rather than waiting for potentially unavailable legal processes. Many asylum seekers may not be aware of any legal routes available to them or may lack access to legal advice that could help them understand the options. Additionally, misinformation or exploitation by traffickers and smugglers can lead them to believe that there are no safe and legal ways to reach the UK.
Finally, the UK is an island nation, which makes it more difficult for people to reach through regular travel means compared to countries accessible by land. This can force individuals to resort to irregular and dangerous routes to make it to the UK. For these reasons, many genuine asylum seekers are unable to use legal routes and end up risking their lives on dangerous journeys to reach safety in the UK.
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