Norman Scarth
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Norman Scarth is a British World War II
veteran, political candidate, former farmer, and blogger
. He has stood for Parliament three times, and has been involved in several legal cases.
in the Arctic convoys of World War II
, receiving a medal from the Russian government in 1995.
- in 1997 at Chesterfield
(receiving 202 votes), in 2007 at Sedgefield
and in 2008 at Haltemprice and Howden
. In Sedgefield, police were called to move him when he campaigned outside a supermarket. In Haltemprice and Howden he came joint last with 8 votes. He stood on an anti-crime platform and argued that "modern surveillance methods were as bad as the Nazis'".
Scarth has also stood for his own Anti-Crime Party in local elections in Bradford, first standing in Bingley
in 2007. He was arrested for shouting through a loudhailer outside a polling station in 2008, and challenged the election result, in which he received 66 votes, with the election commissioner. A judged ruled that his case was "wholly misconceived".
Scarth was the plaintiff in the case Scarth v. United Kingdom at the European Court of Human Rights
(ECHR 33745/96) that resolved that private hearings
in small claims arbitration at county court
s breached Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Civil Procedure Rules introduced in 1999 avoided further breaches.
Scarth was sentenced in 2001 to six years in jail for wounding, after he attacked a court bailiff sent to evict him with a chainsaw. He was in jail for four years, then spent two years in a psychiatric hospital, which he says was part of a conspiracy against him.
In July 2011 he was sentenced to six months imprisonment for contempt of court for recording a court hearing because he is hard of hearing. He did not have legal representation. He tried to get the High Court to grant habeus corpus, but the court decided that this did not apply and an appeal already lodged should proceed. An appeals court reduced the sentence to 12 weeks due to his poor mental health and freed him in September 2011. He was described by the appeals judge as "a conspiracy theorist".
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
veteran, political candidate, former farmer, and blogger
Blogger
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. He has stood for Parliament three times, and has been involved in several legal cases.
Military service
Scarth served on HMS MatchlessHMS Matchless (G52)
HMS Matchless was a M-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy during World War II.-External links:...
in the Arctic convoys of World War II
Arctic convoys of World War II
The Arctic convoys of World War II travelled from the United Kingdom and North America to the northern ports of the Soviet Union—Arkhangelsk and Murmansk. There were 78 convoys between August 1941 and May 1945...
, receiving a medal from the Russian government in 1995.
Farming
Scarth was a stud farmer. His horse Gracious Melody won the 1979/80 Henry Tudor Challenge Cup.Elections
He has been a candidate three times in UK parliamentary electionsElections in the United Kingdom
There are five types of elections in the United Kingdom: United Kingdom general elections, elections to devolved parliaments and assemblies, elections to the European Parliament, local elections and mayoral elections. Elections are held on Election Day, which is conventionally a Thursday...
- in 1997 at Chesterfield
Chesterfield (UK Parliament constituency)
Chesterfield is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a marginal seat between Labour and the Liberal Democrats. The best-known MP was Tony Benn from 1984 to 2001...
(receiving 202 votes), in 2007 at Sedgefield
Sedgefield by-election, 2007
The Sedgefield by-election, 2007 was a by-election held on 19 July 2007 for the British House of Commons constituency of Sedgefield in County Durham...
and in 2008 at Haltemprice and Howden
Haltemprice and Howden by-election, 2008
The 2008 Haltemprice and Howden by-election was a by-election held in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2008 to elect a new Member of Parliament for constituency of Haltemprice and Howden...
. In Sedgefield, police were called to move him when he campaigned outside a supermarket. In Haltemprice and Howden he came joint last with 8 votes. He stood on an anti-crime platform and argued that "modern surveillance methods were as bad as the Nazis'".
Scarth has also stood for his own Anti-Crime Party in local elections in Bradford, first standing in Bingley
Bingley
Bingley is a market town in the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford, in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal...
in 2007. He was arrested for shouting through a loudhailer outside a polling station in 2008, and challenged the election result, in which he received 66 votes, with the election commissioner. A judged ruled that his case was "wholly misconceived".
Legal matters
In 1990, Scarth argued that he was not wearing a seat belt because he was about to commit suicide, but his defence was not accepted by the court.Scarth was the plaintiff in the case Scarth v. United Kingdom at the European Court of Human Rights
European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is a supra-national court established by the European Convention on Human Rights and hears complaints that a contracting state has violated the human rights enshrined in the Convention and its protocols. Complaints can be brought by individuals or...
(ECHR 33745/96) that resolved that private hearings
Hearing (law)
In law, a hearing is a proceeding before a court or other decision-making body or officer, such as a government agency.A hearing is generally distinguished from a trial in that it is usually shorter and often less formal...
in small claims arbitration at county court
County Court
A county court is a court based in or with a jurisdiction covering one or more counties, which are administrative divisions within a country, not to be confused with the medieval system of county courts held by the High Sheriff of each county.-England and Wales:County Court matters can be lodged...
s breached Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Civil Procedure Rules introduced in 1999 avoided further breaches.
Scarth was sentenced in 2001 to six years in jail for wounding, after he attacked a court bailiff sent to evict him with a chainsaw. He was in jail for four years, then spent two years in a psychiatric hospital, which he says was part of a conspiracy against him.
In July 2011 he was sentenced to six months imprisonment for contempt of court for recording a court hearing because he is hard of hearing. He did not have legal representation. He tried to get the High Court to grant habeus corpus, but the court decided that this did not apply and an appeal already lodged should proceed. An appeals court reduced the sentence to 12 weeks due to his poor mental health and freed him in September 2011. He was described by the appeals judge as "a conspiracy theorist".
External links
- Application No. 33745/96 by Norman SCARTH against the United Kingdom, ECHR
- Election material: Haltemprice and Howden, Sedgefield
- www.anticrimeparty.com / on the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
- www.normanscarth.com on the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...