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😆 the king of Twitter strikes again

Rockfall If you recall the death of Carolina Lishman, and her sisters interview, similar accusations were made of the AG and his failure to recall verbal comments made to her.

He said Mr Richardson acted properly at all times and claims he was supported by the DPP once a full charging report had been seen. Mr Richardson felt, however, the AG seemed more concerned with placating James Levy, the subject of the search warrant than he was in the evidence.

Rebecca Calderon The only reason for direct rule is misgovernment, so if we get it the fault will lie squarely on Fabian Picardo and his GSLP- Liberal Government

#Leasehold Reform being discussed by UK Parliament. When will this happen in #Gibraltar ? One for you Nige? Nigel Feetham KC parliament.uk/business/news/…

Latest lies put out by Mr Picardo are to distract from what he’s done. Real issue here is he’s passed a law to help himself. It’s an ugly power grab suggested by his defence team in the Inquiry. We won’t let them bury the truth or get away with it & that’s why he’s lashing out

Delaying the meeting for 6 hours and in the meantime granting royal assent. One thing I have to say about the Governor: Coward!

Together Gibraltar claims people are 'rightly concerned' about what it says are the 'excessive powers' the Inquiries Bill will grant the Government.
Nick Calamaro and former lawyer Robert Vasquez discussed the bill on Gibraltar Today.
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GBC News A clear illustration of why people like Robert Vasquez should be in politics. No political affiliation to any party just the people of Gibraltar. With him there it wouldn't have happened.

An update, and some thoughts on, Gibraltar’s Inquiries Bill, which is currently being rushed through Parliament so it can apply to the Openshaw Inquiry which is due to start two weeks today, after 2 years of preparation. The bill poses significant issues for the rule of law and

A very dark day for democracy in #Gibraltar . Shame on you.

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Politicians would have us believe they entered politics as selfless acts of charity, against their own better judgment and as a form of self-flagellation for the enhancement of the public good. Be wary of them.

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Today Gibraltar votes on controversial plans to ‘modernise’ the laws underpinning public inquiries.

Over on our blog Steve Goodrich outlines why these plans are so problematic the UK Govt might have to intervene.

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A bad day for democracy as Government seeks to ram through the Inquiries Bill that’ll give them new intrusive powers to affect McGrail Inquiry, the evidence that people will see or the public access to the Inquiry among other things. An assault on good governance Gibraltar Chronicle

A very sad day for democracy in Gibraltar! I am ashamed and embarrassed of living in this Banana Republic, no tienen dos dedos de verguenza! Over and out!

How can we believe this when there is a very clear conflict of interest and the advice came from his lawyer?
He has already tarnished Gibraltar's reputation through his actions on this matter. How is that in the public interest? Shame on his ministers for playing along.

Inquiries Bill: Transparency International call for UK Government to intervene owing to Chief Minister’s conflict of interest
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Mr Picardo admits on GBC Television he may use new Inquiries Bill powers to restrict evidence; have hearings without access to the public & withhold information from public. This can sidestep what the McGrail Inquiry Chairman has decided or could in future! Wow! 1/2👇