As I have mentioned, I was informed, via Mark James' solicitors at the beginning of April this year, that an allegation of harassment had been made to the police.
I was further informed, in mid-July, following enquiries made with the Police Commissioner's office that an additional criminal allegation of perverting the course of justice had also been made against me, at some point.
Four months have now passed and we are now heading towards the middle of August, and so far the police have made no contact with me at all.
That letter, in April, also informed me of Mr James' intention of taking me back to the High Court alleging a complaint of contempt of court. Again, I have heard nothing, so far.
I do not believe there were, or are, any grounds for criminal complaints, in fact I find it ludicrous and believe that the actions of the complainant(s), and the use of the police in this way amount to nothing more than intimidation. This has gone on long enough.
I have sent the following email, and a hard copy to follow, to the Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police this morning;
I was further informed, in mid-July, following enquiries made with the Police Commissioner's office that an additional criminal allegation of perverting the course of justice had also been made against me, at some point.
Four months have now passed and we are now heading towards the middle of August, and so far the police have made no contact with me at all.
That letter, in April, also informed me of Mr James' intention of taking me back to the High Court alleging a complaint of contempt of court. Again, I have heard nothing, so far.
I do not believe there were, or are, any grounds for criminal complaints, in fact I find it ludicrous and believe that the actions of the complainant(s), and the use of the police in this way amount to nothing more than intimidation. This has gone on long enough.
I have sent the following email, and a hard copy to follow, to the Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police this morning;
Simon Prince, Chief Constable
Dyfed-Powys Police
Dear Chief Constable,
I am writing in connection with Dyfed-Powys Police’s investigation into allegations of harassment and perverting the course of justice, which it is suggested I committed between January 2009 and April 2016.
Your investigation began in April, and I have received no information as to its progress. I am unaware of the precise nature of the complaints, although I presume they relate to comments made on my blog, ‘Carmarthenshire Planning Problems and more’ concerning the activities of Carmarthenshire County Council and of its Chief Executive.
I do not consider that there are any grounds to investigate me for these alleged offences. It is furthermore my view that the investigation is not being conducted expeditiously.
I would therefore be grateful if you would provide answers to the following:
i)Are you actively seeking any further evidence in the investigation?
ii)If you are seeking further evidence, when do you expect your investigation to be complete?
iii)Do you intend to send a file to the Crown Prosecution Service?
iv)If you do intend to send a file to the CPS, when do you expect to do so?
Your investigation is having a chilling effect on my ability to report the activities of Carmarthenshire County Council.
If you are in possession of any evidence capable of supporting a case in respect of either of the alleged offences, it should be passed promptly to the CPS so that a decision can be made as to whether it passes the evidential or public interest tests. Otherwise, please inform me without delay that there will be no further action in respect of these complaints.
Yours Sincerely,
Jacqui Thompson