08. Apr. 2010. – 11:40:54
One of the major issues at this
election is the integrity of our MPs. However they constitute just one group in
whom trust is placed by the public. Teachers, doctors and those generally we
empower on our behalf to perform complex and/or supervisory activities must be
laid bare before their fellows when their probity is in doubt; hence the public
scrutiny over Baroness Scotland`s employment of an illegal immigrant.
Not every selection committee
for every professional, academic, examining or appointing body gets it right
100% of the time and the conduct of Justices of the Peace whilst of a
transparently high standard is prone to the odd black sheep as much as others
in the legal world.
Such is the case of Stephanie
Lippiatt J.P. who was found guilty at Croydon Crown Court of criminal damage
and illegal eviction of a tenant. She was fined £2,000 for the illegal eviction
and £250 for the criminal damage. She was also ordered to pay £1,900 prosecution
costs and defence costs up to £5,000 - making a total of £9,150.
The lesson is simple; if
somebody offers him/herself for public office it behoves him/her to behave with
the highest standards in all aspects of life or face the consequences.
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