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Correct........The phrase "the law is an ass" originates from Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, published in 1838. It appears in Chapter 51, where the character Mr. Bumble is told that the law assumes his wife acted under his direction. He responds, "If the law supposes that, the law is a ass—a idiot." Dickens used the phrase to satirize rigid, overly literal legal interpretations that defy common sense. The expression has since entered common usage to criticize laws or legal decisions seen as unjust or absurd.

The law is an ass, obviously!

"She also revealed that her boyfriend ended their relationship after learning the truth."........Wise Man!!

As far as alleged breaches of impartiality, an estimated 3,500–4,500 allegations of impartiality breaches were made against the BBC from 2017 to 2023, based on Ofcom’s reported 918 complaints in 2022–23, 594 in 2021–22, and an estimated 500–700 per year for 2017–21. Only 29 of these were confirmed as actual breaches! You called my biased, I proved you wrong.......period!

Bias in my statement, absolute drivel! i am not talking about alleged bias, i am talking about actual bias....that the BBC and Ofcom have accepted.. There are 29 impartiality breaches not just claims but actual breaches acknowledged by the BBC or its regulator, Ofcom, as failing to meet the Royal Charter’s requirement for “due impartiality” under the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines or Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code. These are cases where complaints were investigated and upheld, meaning the BBC accepted (or was required to accept) that its content lacked the necessary balance or fairness! I can you give an idea, but I am not going to give the whole lot. 2017: Today Programme (Moshe Ya’alon) - Unchallenged claim on Palestinian “independence”; ECU upheld, BBC accepted. 2017: Today Programme (Nigel Lawson) - False climate claim not countered; Ofcom ruled, BBC accepted. 2019: BBC Breakfast (Naga Munchetty) - Trump remarks initially deemed biased; BBC upheld but later clarified, acknowledging initial error. 2020: BBC News (Boris Johnson Edit) - Edited laughter skewed impartiality; BBC upheld complaint. 2021: The World at One (Ruth Davidson) - Unbalanced Scottish Government coverage; ECU upheld, BBC accepted. 2022: BBC News (Emily Maitlis Tweet) - Anti-Tory tweet; BBC upheld as bias. 2022: BBC Radio (Devi Sridhar) - Pro-SNP book coverage; ECU upheld, BBC accepted. 2022: Front Row (Tom Sutcliffe) - Unbalanced JK Rowling comment; BBC acknowledged after resolution. 2022: BBC News (Russell T Davies) - Anti-licence fee comment; BBC upheld as biased. You can check with Ofcom bulletins. As far as alleged breaches of impartiality, an estimated 3,500–4,500 allegations of impartiality breaches were made against the BBC from 2017 to 2023, based on Ofcom’s reported 918 complaints in 2022–23, 594 in 2021–22, and an estimated 500–700 per year for 2017–21. Only 29 of these were confirmed as actual breaches!

No the BBC by being biased are breaking the rules of the Royal Charter. You can easily find the charter , it explicitly mandates non-biased output as a legal and operational requirement.

Maybe 25 years ago you would be correct, now they are not broadcasting news, but opinions. They have broken the Royal Charter so many times, because they are not impartial, but biased. Not just on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, but Brexit, Climate Change, Syria, etc No precise count exists, but thousands of complaints annually allege bias, with notable peaks (e.g., over 11,000 for the 2009 Gaza appeal decision, 2,000 for a 2023 Conservative bias claim, and 1,500+ alleged guideline breaches in 2023-2024 Israel-Hamas coverage)

Yes, however many folks are now not paying the fee, as they are not watching live TV, or using iplayer. Its perfectly legal. Thing is in 2025 why is the BBC living in the 20th century?

Ramaphosa is worth around half a BILLION US dollars, he went to see Trump to beg for money, cos his country , SA, has almost 40% unemployment and he cant feed everyone. Instead he git a wake up call!! The BBC covered the incident under the headline “Ramaphosa keeps cool during Trump’s choreographed onslaught, Well at least the BBC didn't use the word 'ambush' like so many other MSM did?😂

You have evidence its a scam?

So this proves that the bio metric scans do actually work!

So he is on overstay, a year, so instead of giving himself a low profile, he actually brings attention on himself?? Not the shiniest penny in the roll!

They haven't been found guilty in court, so until they are, they are presumed innocent!

Well free speech or not, there are consequences?

Lee’s claim of being set up and unaware of the drugs may be considered in court, but Sri Lankan law places a high burden on the accused to prove they had no knowledge of the contraband. Without compelling evidence to support her claim, a guilty verdict could result in a life sentence or a lengthy prison term of 20–25 years, as reported by sources like MailOnline and The Sun. That is a very severe sentence, you really can't blame her for trying?

They were, they returned to Romania from Florida in March 2025.

More good news......., although not for the Venezuelans?

At least you have a good sense of humor!!😇

You will be saying next, Kamala was better than Trump?..

I believe its fish head soup with rice....

Absolutely, sadly it just shows the intelligence, or lack of, of some folks! Deflection is definitely for losers!

Very true. There is ample evidence the BBC supports Hamas or at least doesn't tell the truth! Al-Ahli Hospital Blast (Oct 2023): BBC reported an Israeli airstrike based on Hamas’s unverified claim; later evidence pointed to a Palestinian rocket. Gaza Documentary (Feb 2025): Featured a Hamas official’s son without disclosing ties, pulled after backlash. Biased omission. Refaat Alareer Interview (Oct 2023): Aired Hamas apologist’s views, later regretted. Supportive framing, not a lie (Times of Israel, Nov 2023). Terminology: BBC rarely calls Hamas “terrorists” (3.2% of mentions, Honest Reporting 2024), seen as soft-pedaling

Do you speak...ENGLISH?????

Love the sarcasm....

Absolutely, instead of 'laughing' its quite obvious that President Trump is highly respected and regarded, by the Arabian Gulf States!