And whilst everyone talks about the boxer this is happening

[gas112]

No doubt there is some on here that will defend it.

Who is Steven Van de Velde? The Dutch child rapist playing beach volleyball at the Olympics

Steven van de Velde is probably the most controversial athlete to appear at the Paris Olympics. Sky News looks at who he is, what he did and what the reaction has been to his appearance at the Games.

news.sky.com

 

[Mrs Doubtfyre]

No doubt there is some on her that will defend it.

I hope that was a typo.

 

[gas112]

I hope that was a typo.

was it a Freudian slip

 

[Odds]

Wasn't he jailed for the offence?

 

[fixitflav]

Wasn't he jailed for the offence?

I believe so, and I'd guess he's on the sex offenders register. But apart from that the slate's clean, no reason why he shouldn't be allowed to make a living.

 

[motorbiking]

I'm in favour of rehabilitation of offenders.

 

[transam]

Dutch authorities for you ??

Those who made the decision there were probably bombed out of there eads on spliff

Than again what can you say about a country that wander around with bits of tree on there feet ???

 

[Mrs Doubtfyre]

Dutch authorities for you ??

Those who made the decision there were probably bombed out of there eads on spliff

Than again what can you say about a country that wander around with bits of tree on there feet ???

English men for you, wearing bells round their ankles, and ribbons round their wrists.

Or is it the massive fur hats that are totally impractical for any normal activity?

And the clothes decorated with millions of fake pearls. It must cost them a fortune every time they wear them.

I bet transam is unhappy because he wants to wear a skirt.

 

[Ihavenojob]

I believe so, and I'd guess he's on the sex offenders register. But apart from that the slate's clean, no reason why he shouldn't be allowed to make a living.

Would you be in favour of Gary Glitter making a comeback on his release?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I believe so, and I'd guess he's on the sex offenders register. But apart from that the slate's clean, no reason why he shouldn't be allowed to make a living.

What about if it had been your daughter?

 

[fixitflav]

Would you be in favour of Gary Glitter making a comeback on his release?

If he's looking for work and he can find it, either in the music industry (unlikely!) or elsewhere, I've no problem. Though I wouldn't set him on in a kindergarten.

 

[fixitflav]

What about if it had been your daughter?

What about it? That wouldn't give me any more say than anybody else over whether he can compete in the Olympics.

 

[transam]

Apparently that Dutch bloke spent a total of 13 months in a UK and Dutch jail for the rape ?

Shortest sentence handed out in Holland for rape is 21 days

Max is 6 years

 

[Mrs Doubtfyre]

Apparently that Dutch bloke spent a total of 13 months in a UK and Dutch jail for the rape ?

Shortest sentence handed out in Holland for rape is 21 days

Max is 6 years

Prison population, per capita, in Holland is nearly a third that of UK.