Quote Originally Posted by Chariots View Post
I know everyone is after blood but you cannot expect any authority to stand someone down unless they are 100% certain that the case will be proven.


This denial of natural justice would lead to legal action by the accused in the event of them being found not guilty.


In the Cramp case obviously HRV feel that they have enough undeniable evidence to stand them down pending the full inquiry.
I hear what you are saying Ray but as a licensed person don't you agree to abide by the licensing body's rules
The Cramps have been stood down under rule 183

Victoria Police advising that criminal charges have been issued against licenced harness racing trainers Shayne Cramp and Greg Cramp.
Upon receiving this advice, HRV Stewards have invoked the provisions of Australian Rule of Harness Racing 183 and suspended the licences of Mr Shayne Cramp and Mr Greg Cramp with immediate effect. No horse trained or owned by Mr Shayne Cramp or Mr Greg Cramp is able to race or trial.

http://www.harness.org.au/news-artic...?news_id=25605

183. Pending the outcome of an inquiry, investigation or objection, or where a person has been charged with an offence, the Stewards may direct one or more of the following -

(a) that a horse shall not be nominated for or compete in a race;

(b) that a driver shall not drive or otherwise take part in a race;

(c) that the horses of certain connections shall not be nominated for or start in a race;

(d) that a licence or any other type of authority or permission be suspended.


http://www.harness.org.au/rules/INQRY.HTM

It does not predispose that they will necessarily be found guilty