tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post116146854347865583..comments2024-03-27T21:30:35.824+00:00Comments on UK Commentators: Reality Gives Satire Another Good ShoeingLabanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031578024191117985noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-1161850275792517892006-10-26T08:11:00.000+00:002006-10-26T08:11:00.000+00:00Surely it would be the best time to catch them off...Surely it would be the best time to catch them off guard.Serfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298915724856708344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-1161771304615858262006-10-25T10:15:00.000+00:002006-10-25T10:15:00.000+00:00This issue has generated a lot of debate, but unfo...This issue has generated a lot of debate, but unfortunately much of it has been as a result of misinformation which has appeared in the media.<BR/><BR/>To clarify the actual situation, officers were never instructed not to make arrests. The month of Ramadan is an important time of the year for members of the Muslim community throughout the world. Officers were asked to be aware that this important religious festival is taking place and to ensure that they remain professional and respectful to member of the community when going about their duties. <BR/><BR/>This was unfortunately misinterpreted by some people, including certain elements of the media, which has resulted in some misunderstanding of the position. The primary objective of Greater Manchester Police is to fight crime and protect people and we will aim to continue to do so for all the people we serve, whatever their background.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/><BR/>GMP Press OfficeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-1161764981254769162006-10-25T08:29:00.000+00:002006-10-25T08:29:00.000+00:00I wouldn't want to be a Manchester student during ...I wouldn't want to be a Manchester student during Ramadan - sounds like a good time to get mugged.Mike Courtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15226171376902020196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-1161514084535164172006-10-22T10:48:00.000+00:002006-10-22T10:48:00.000+00:00"..confusion arose and a second memo was sent clar...<I>"..confusion arose and a second memo was sent clarifying it was not a total ban on arresting Muslims at these times."</I><BR/><BR/>Should I be glad that it <I>wasn't</I> a total ban on arresting Muslims during Ramadan, or concerned that apparently some police were too quick to believe it <I>might</I> be.....?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com