Whats all this about?

[s2art]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/leading_a...

'How can the loophole be closed? New legislation — effectively giving the Attorney-General the power of vetoing certain warrants for arrest, such as those against foreign members of state and high-ranking former politicians — seems to be the most likely solution. The idiosyncrasies of the British justice system cannot preclude its international allies from accepting invitations to visit Britain.'

But the attorney-general already has the power to issue a 'Nolle prosequi', against any such case brought.

So why is new legislation required? More here than meets the eye.

[odyssey2200]

because once in place you can misuse legislation at will.

[glazbagun]

It will prevent the prosecution of Blair and Brown for War Crimes after the General Election when Brown gives his evidence.

[odyssey2200]

glazbagun said:

It will prevent the prosecution of Blair and Brown for War Crimes after the General Election when Brown gives his evidence.

sounds about right