(11 Feb 2016, 9:13 pm)Adrian wrote IMPORTANT: Adam Johnson legal case - a statement
The board is not moderated full time and we will be deleting any threads or posts that are made whether items are being reported in the media or otherwise. This is our prerogative to do so.
We are not in a position to defend ourselves in the event that users post comments that could be considered prejudicial to an ongoing legal case.
Bans will be issued to offenders. This is non negotiable and not up for discussion.
RE: Adam Johnson legal case.
As the trial has now been concluded, I can't see the issue with members being free to discuss the issue on the board. The cooperation has been greatly appreciated.
BBC News article: Adam Johnson guilty of child sex charge
SAFC club statement: http://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2016/...-statement
I'd remind people of their legal and morale obligation when discussing such cases, specifically:
Durham Constabulary
"Victims of sexual assault are guaranteed the legal right to lifetime anonymity and publishing any details, including on social media, which may lead to their identification, is contrary to the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992."