Family of murderer to be evicted because he lived there

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The family of Michael Barton who was convicted of the murder of Anthony Walker have had a repossession notice served on them by their landlords the Knowsley Housing Trust. The reason? Because he was living at the address when the crime was committed.

Now although the murderer deserves everything he got and more, I just think it's wrong that the rest of the family should be punished and lose their home.

More here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4770764.stm

 

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It wasn't Joey Barton.

Ta!

 

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You don't see Abu Hamza's family being thrown out on the streets or having their benefits taken away do u???

Protected species i'm afraid.


If every landlord activated this clause, there would be hundreds of thousands of homeless people roaming the streets.

If a serious crime was allowed to be committed by the tenants within the confines of their home, like drug dealing etc, then fair play. But I still think it's unfair that his family are punished for his crime, even though technically it's in the agreement.