Deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council David Sprason faces two month suspension
The deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council is facing a two-month suspension from County Hall's Conservative Group after a pornographic DVD was found in his council lap-top.
Tory Group whips today published a report of an investigation into the conduct of Councillor David Sprason saying he showed a serious lack of judgement
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Leicestershire Tory councillor David Sprason faces suspension after porn video found on laptop
Coun Sprason temporarily stood down from his roles as deputy leader and cabinet member of adult social care after a letter was leaked to the Leicester Mercury about the DVD - discovered in his computer by a council technician in 2007.
The letter from the then county solicitor to Coun Sprason said no illegal activity had occurred but told him not to view any such material on a council computer again.
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The Conservative whips say councillor Sprason broke two party rules after giving an interview to the Mercury which resulted in a story that then led to widespread coverage in the national media.
The whips concluded Coun Sprason had allowed his private life to cause embarrassment to the party and also that he had failed to uphold "the highest standards of leadership and integrity".
The whips recommend a two-month suspension from the Tory group which will be reduced to a month if Coun Sprason issues a written public apology.
Their report also says Coun Sprason "should not hold any executive role, other office or representative role on behalf of the Conservative Group."
It adds: "If the leadership of the Group wished to reconsider that position, a considerable period of time should be allowed to pass before doing so.
Council leader Nick Rushton said he would urge party members to support the recommendations when they meet to discuss it on January 10.
Comments
by rhino
Saturday, January 05 2013, 9:47PM
“nick rushden is squeaky but clean? I dare not say what a lot of people do or this comment will be removed.”
by watsorj
Saturday, January 05 2013, 9:40PM
“All I can say is Nick Rushton better makeure hes's SQUEAKY CLEAN Because I back David 100%”
by CGLee
Saturday, January 05 2013, 6:43PM
“If you look at my post timed at 9.43am, you will see my admission of a mistake! The difference between me and Sprason is that I don't set myself up as a "community leader". If you are public figure it is a good idea to make sure that you don't make an ass of yourself.”
by Lamech
Saturday, January 05 2013, 6:32PM
“@CGLee
For someone who claims to be not perfect and admits to his mistakes you were very quick to castigate a man who had the guts to stand up in front of the TV cameras and media and admit to one. Do as you would be done by mister! How about you broadcasting some of your admitted mistakes?”
by CGLee
Saturday, January 05 2013, 3:51PM
“I can take it, marky...., at least I admit to my mistakes. I have certainly never claimed to be perfect.”
by Markymark002
Saturday, January 05 2013, 11:00AM
“@ C_G_Lee
You've already made yourself look foolish once: why come back for more?”
by disident3
Saturday, January 05 2013, 10:10AM
“But for the grace of god goes I. So many perfect people on here.”
by geordie_lass
Saturday, January 05 2013, 10:09AM
“geordie_lass @ C_G_Lee
Which was dealt with in 2007. Since when are people punished twice for the same mistake.”
by wooliback3
Saturday, January 05 2013, 10:08AM
“Democrat
are these not the thoughts in his mind while watching said dvd
please keep up”
by C_G_Lee
Saturday, January 05 2013, 9:43AM
“My mistake. Whast he has done wrong is to use a council owned computer to view inappropriate material. Silly man. He has then returned the computer with the inappropriate material still inside the machine. Even sillier man!”