facebook petitions do they stand?

[PEO]

Hi gang,

 

we got another letter from County Durham parole group today to say my Brother murderer was filed for parole and to be moved to a minimum secure section of the prison. This is to introduce him back into society. We've written a statement on behalf of the family to the parole board and my sister has asked me if it would be a good idea to setup a petition on Facebook.

 

Personally I'm all for the public to to know and have a right to know that a repeat pedophile is to be allowed out into the community.

 

But I'm not to sure a facebook petition would be accepted.

 

Thoughts and views welcome

 

cheers

 

Kev

Edited April 17, 2010 by PEO

[witch]

I'm not sure any petition is accepted by the parole board - only the response from those affected - you and your family.

 

Actually, I don't know that petitions are 'accepted' as such anyway - they can give an indication of feelings but they don't really carry much weight, particularly if they are signed by people who do not really know the people or circumstances involved.

 

I feel for you and your family though

[PEO]

cheers Witch, we will have to just sit tight and wait to see what the outcome is. Not much sleep last night thinking about it! hmm