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“They know not what they do”
It implies that someone is acting without full understanding
or awareness of the consequences of their actions.
1 They know not what they do
In cases like the British Post Office Scandal where innocent people’s lives are destroyed due to miscarriages of justice, it can indeed be said that the justice system doesn’t fully understand the consequences of its actions. The phrase “they don’t know what they’re doing” or “they know not what they do” can be applied metaphorically to describe the situation, emphasizing the systemic failures or ignorance within the justice system that lead to such devastating outcomes for innocent individuals.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” It’s a statement attributed to Jesus Christ, said to be spoken while he was being crucified, asking for forgiveness for those who were crucifying him. It’s a powerful expression of forgiveness and mercy even in the face of great injustice.
“They know not what they do” is a phrase used in English, particularly in more formal or literary contexts. It’s not as commonly used in everyday conversation as “they don’t know what they’re doing,” but it carries a similar meaning.
It implies that someone is acting without full understanding or awareness of the consequences of their actions.
“They don’t know what they’re doing” is not a direct quote from the Bible. The phrase “they know not what they do” is the accurate quote from the Bible, specifically from the New Testament, Luke 23:34.
2 Justice a double-edged sword
1 Post Office scandal: Alan Bates and James Arbuthnot say there must be consequences
“We need to have proper punishment of those who are responsible.”
Former sub-postmaster Alan Bates and Lord Arbuthnot tell Matt Chorley there should be consequences for the ministers and executives involved in the Post Office scandal.
2 Post Office inquiry: accusation of ‘lying’ prompts heated exchange
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19 apr 2024
Post Office legal chief Rodric Williams has been accused of “lying” after failing to admit that the organisation feared an Alan Bates victory would lead to a “cascade of criminal appeals”.
Mr Williams, who is currently head of legal in the Post Office’s dispute resolution and brand team, was being questioned over his previous role as a litigation lawyer for the scandal during the Horizon scandal.
3 Post Office legal chief accused of ‘lying’ to prevent a ‘cascade of criminal appeals’
19 apr 2024
Post Office legal chief Rodric Williams has been accused of “lying” after failing to admit that the organisation feared an Alan Bates victory would lead to a “cascade of criminal appeals”.
Mr Williams, who is currently head of legal in the Post Office’s dispute resolution and brand team, was being questioned over his previous role as a litigation lawyer for the scandal during the Horizon scandal.
4 Ex-Post Office boss cornered over possible cover-up of Horizon scandal in Inquiry hearing
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David Smith faced the music at the Post Office Inquiry today, when he was quizzed on his knowledge of Horizon software defects after the publication of the Ismay report in 2010.
