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I agree that there was a good outcome. But I don't agree with some of that explanation for it. I think it's difficult for me to understand how being in charge of a one-ton weapon can of itself make someone less morally responsible for their actions because they might be subject to a phenomenon...

Good point re lesser charges overall and the greater sentence for the driver. Re 'provoked', I personally have a problem with the idea anyone who merely does something which someone else feels angry about, provokes criminal behaviour which follows. The anger seems provoked but the person still...

Bingo. I think you've hit upon the mystery of why she got off. She's an artiste-cum-fashionista, a successful one, and a heavy sentence could have hurt her professionally. I think we can assume she was extremely remorseful, which would have affected the sentence. But above all the magistrate...

That is a perfect logical argument. But *where* is it safe for a cyclist to go silently, semi-visibly, relatively unprotected, at moped speeds, without the natural brakes of bodily fatigue, and physical nervousness about hazard? Safe for him and others?

I don't think even a recumbent cyclist could do that, somehow. http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/technology/tiny-blackpoll-warbler-flies-3-days-non-stop-in-record-migration-1.3017544

It was an amazing feeling to read that Clarkson was devoting himself henceforth to promoting road safety. Like really hallelujah moment. Imagine my disappointment when the penny dropped.

Rumbled!

Quite right, not sufficient. Kudos to you for knowing the requirements for voluntary manslaughter, I didn't know that. The loss of control defence is basically for the tragic situation known as 'battered wife syndrome', where the battered partner snaps unexpectedly, and for parents whose...

Yes I do see people wearing the better skate type helmets in London, they're getting really trendy now, a pal has got one. There are some stylish ones too, and cheaper ones for £20,but I don't know if they're as good. I feel a bit embarrassed at the thought of wearing one - I know what you...

Ah I'm going to be a pedant (for a change lol) and point out that attempted manslaughter isn't an offence known to law - manslaughter is made out where death is caused *without* the intention to cause death or GBH. So there isn't a crime called attempted manslaughter, because that would mean...

I agree it's not excusable. I just think knocking a cyclist over deliberately is a worse wrong, something even more deserving of society's anger. Although yes I suppose that anger ought to be expressed in an appropriate sentence rather than further damage to the car.

Look maybe he's just doing things with great care. And what does he get in return? That's right, mockery. Well, I ask you, really. If a man can't take four months, full-time, to sell a bicycle, without being criticised, then I don't know WHAT is ok anymore.

But the page you cite itself acknowledges the benefits of helmets. It says "while helmets help in some ways, they hurt in other ways. The problems cancel out the benefits, and so there's no overall safety effect" I don't think his claim that the downside outweighs the upside holds water. I...

Please could you link to your sources so we can assess the methodology and claims? Your claim (which is I'm afraid a bit inexact, i.e. capable of having several very different meanings) is not borne out by what I've read and my own common sense. Life-altering brain injury is far more frequent...

Happily it looks like the Lords passed the motion that the Statutory Instrument laying down the regulations be made law. I don't think it requires royal assent because it is made by the secretary of state for transport through her powers under the RTA 1984. In other words it should come into...

Also I don't know what to say about that regarding Urban Mover. I apologise for questioning the customer service of your partner, however I did not feel there was reason to doubt the post at the time. However your solution is potentially attractive. So it would be good to know how much...

There have been problems with Urban Mover's customer service in the UK recently. Once of their customers was on this forum complaining that Urban Mover took money but did not send goods or respond to emails or telephone calls even after two months. So for any warranty to be valuable, it would...

Thank you but it would not be a sample, as I said I am not a business, I would just be buying the one battery for personal use for myself.

There are business sellers on this forum who might be interested in buying more than one, but I am not one of them - I am just a consumer considering a single purchase for later this year. I hope this is possible.

Also how does the warranty work please?