Scandals In Justice
Scandals In Justice has recently come into possession of documents that define the previously undisclosed calculation used by Scotland Yard to establish criminal jurisdiction. Effectively, it is Scotland Yard's blue-print for the Perfect Murder!
Tessa Jowell, MP Member of Parliament for Dulwich House Of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel. 0171 219 3000 Fax. 0171 219 2702 30 September 1992 Sir Peter Imbert Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police New Scotland Yard 8-10 The Broadway London SW1 Dear Sir Peter Imbert, [Name and address of Constituent] I am writing on behalf of my above constituent regarding an accusation of attempted murder he has made against his wife which he informs me the police have refused to investigate. I am enclosing copies of relevant correspondence for your information and ease of reference. As I am sure you will be aware, my constituent's complaint stems from an incident that occurred in 1987 for which [my constituent] was tried and convicted. He is currently involved in attempting to obtain a referral back to the Court of Appeal regarding his conviction, but it is not this matter that I am drawing to your attention to here. [My constituent] has approached me regarding new medical evidence, discovered by him since his release from prison, which he believes affected his actions and behaviour in 1987. [My constituent] tells me this evidence suggests the material alteration of prescribed drugs (among them Halcion and Xanax - both considered dangerous in themselves) by his wife, which resulted in a potentially lethal and psychologically disturbing combination of drugs being administered to him. This evidence is apparently supported by his doctor in Cyprus who made out the prescriptions. [My constituent] believes his wife attempted to murder him, and has contacted the police to register his complaint and to ask that his wife, who lives in Cyprus, be questioned the next time she visits the UK. Apparently the police have refused to investigate the matter, and [my constituent] has been threatened with "possible police action" if he does not desist from making these accusations. [My constituent] has made a serious allegation, which on the basis of information provided to me, I believe merits further investigation. As [my constituent] is under threat of "possible police action" if he pursues this matter, he has come to me as an independent third party, and I would be grateful if you would look into his accusation or describe your reasons in full for not doing so. Thank you for your assistance with this, and I hope to receive your comments in the near future. Yours sincerely, Tessa Jowell, MP.
Metropolitan Police Service New Scotland Yard Broadway London SW1H 0BG Telephone 0171 230 1212 Direct line 0171 230 4059 Reference: CR 201/91/206 Date: 3 December 1992 Ms Tessa Jowell, MP House of Commons London SW1 Dear Ms Jowell, Re: [Name and address of Constituent] With reference to my letter of 4 November 1992 and our meeting of Wednesday, 25 November 1992 when you kindly supplied me with documents entitled 'Cause for Concern - Addendum, 1 October 1992'. I have now had the opportunity to study these documents together with the original 'Cause for Concern' document dated 1 April 1991. As you are no doubt aware the [family] resided in Cyprus from 1983 until returning in April 1987 and the allegation covers a period of medical treatment diagnosed between early 1985 and his arrest on 14 May 1987. As both parties were in the United Kingdom for less than 3% of this period and all significant factors would have occurred in Cyprus the matter would not fall within our jurisdiction but that of the Cypriot authorities. [emphasis added] In addition, I have to inform you that I do not consider there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation of [your constituent] and accordingly there will be no police investigation. I should also point out that he has previously made various allegations within the Metropolitan Police District, Kent and Norfolk which contained no substance. If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely Michael Lawrence Detective Superintendent S01 - International and Organised Crime Branch.
The evidence produced to the police amounted to several hundred pages, including statements and affidavits from several doctors, forensic scientists, eye-witnesses, a leading pharmacologist, a pharmacist, and various statements taken by the Metropolitan Police themselves. The allegation centred on the fact that the near-fatal dose was administered continuously from early April to 14 May 1987, within British jurisdiction. Although the bogus prescriptions were cashed while the couple, both British Citizens, were working in Cyprus. The wife was employed by the British High Commission at Nicosia while the husband managed an off-shore investment company.
The key to committing the perfect murder lies in the previously undisclosed 3% calculation used by Scotland Yard to establish jurisdiction. Working on the facts of the above case, it is possible to deduce the necessary criteria as follows:
The perpetrator and the victim must leave the UK for a certain period. The perpetrator then carries out a documented 'act' that signals the beginning of his or her plan to kill the victim, i.e. the purchase of poison, a gun, a knife, etc. The perpetrator and victim then return to British jurisdiction whereupon the deed is executed within a period of time less than 3% of the total period the plan can be shown to have been in existence.
For example: If the plan began at the start of a two week holiday (336 hours), and the victim is killed within 10 hours (3%) of returning to England, then, by Scotland Yard's definition; "as both parties were in the United Kingdom for less than 3% of this period and all significant factors would have occurred [overseas] the matter would not fall within our jurisdiction but that of the [overseas] authorities".
Scotland Yard made no attempt to bring the allegation to the attention of the overseas authorities, indeed, they threatened the complainant - in this case the victim himself - with arrest, therefore, there appears to be very little danger of the perpetrator being extradited to a foreign jurisdiction by taking advantage of this loophole in English law.
This document is published for information purposes only and is not intended to incite the commission of any criminal act. Scandals In Justice accepts no responsibility for any consequences arising from this publication. Potential perpetrators should seek independent legal advice. Potential victims who are resident in the UK should seek clarification from Scotland Yard and consider moving to another jurisdiction if assurances of safety are not forthcoming.