Timeline Of Events

I have been asked to compile a timeline of the events leading up to current situation, it appears that some are a little confused.


27th January 2011


Danny Cooke announces on his FB page that I am a journalist and being investigated by the Party:

30th January 2011


Barnsley Day Of Action. The rumours start that I was "dragged out" of the meeting because I had been exposed as a Red/Journalist.


Click Here For More Details And My Evidence Of The Lies


9th/10th February


Phone calls and emails between me, Jenny Matthys and Clive Jefferson who offer and confirm that I am going to be put on a commission based salary. Also asked to travel to Wigton to discuss my position in more detail.


11th February 2011 


After all the abuse, attacks and harassment and having a good, long think about whether it's all worth it, I send a message to the other admins of the Official FB pages informing them that I am stepping down as moderator and that as soon as they confirm to me they have seen the message, I will delete myself from the pages and hand them over to them. I also decide to cancel my membership.


12th February 2011


Have a wonderful chat with Chris Barnett who eventually convinces me to stay on as admin and as a member. Feel much more positive after he also asks me to send in the proof and details of the abuse I have been subjected to, telling me he will look into it. I do so via email the same day.


Night out that evening when I see that my recent decisions and u-turn are the topic of conversation on the BDF. Not a happy bunny at the sheer venom of some of the comments and the bare faced lies. Decide that rather than leave I will just let my membership run out at the end of June.


Over the next few days, I receive threats such as being stabbed, having my house burned down, being shot for treason and others, all posted on BDF, all seen by other people, but unfortunately posted during the early hours and deleted before I have chance to get screenshots.


23rd March 2011


Still officially a member and still the lies and attacks continue, I decide finally to make an official complaint. It is sent to Adam Walker and 10 other people including Chris Barnett and Clive Jefferson at 11.23am.


25th March 2011


After no confirmation that the email was received, I send it again to the same people and also the Chairman.


7th April 2011


I send Adam Walker a text message asking him if my complaint has been or will be dealt with. He asks me to send it again which I do the same day. He replies at 15:42 saying that he will look into it.


May/June 2011


Abuse, lies and attacks still continue. I decide to renew my membership for a further 12 months so that I can vote for and support Andrew Brons in the Leadership Challenge.


12th July 2011


I decide to set up this blog following the creation of not just the two attack blogs, but 3 hate groups on FB by Party Officials.


It is clear that the Party are not going to look into my complaint and I have had to sit and watch whilst the people who have lied about and attacked me are promoted within the Party.


I genuinely feel that I have been given no choice in the matter and believe that I should have the right to confront the lies and abuse. The Filth Files is born. I stupidly assume that because people can see the proof that the trouble will stop and the matter be put to rest.


19th/20th July


Two attack blogs are set up about me:


Paula Wood Exposed and Confessions Of A Filth Finder


The first of these blogs, I tackle here: 


My Responses To Claims On Paula Wood Exposed


The other blog, I actually only found out about yesterday (25th August 2011), however it's one, clearly faked post, doesn't particularly warrant a response. 


9th August 2011


Still a member, I decide to re-submit my complaint considering that my initial complaint has been completely ignored for 6 months when I spoke to Chris Barnett and 4 months since Adam Walker told me that he would look into it.


11th August 2011


I receive my letter of suspension from Adam Walker. 

I will paraphrase but these are quotes taken from the letter itself. The reasons given being;


"following a number of complaints, which have been made to me regarding your personal blog and also your conduct on other third party websites..."


"I am satisfied that the contents of your blog and your other online comments do not constitute an offence, which would require your expulsion from the British National Party"


He goes on to quote item four of the Code Of Conduct, sections 9.4 and 9.5 of the Constitution and;


"although I have resisted calls for my expulsion, I must impose a suspension on your membership of three months from the date of this letter"


I reply to my letter of suspension the same day via email, here is the transcript:


"Dear Adam

Thank you for your letter which I received today.

If I may, I would like to respond to some of the comments and information contained within that letter.

The first line of your letter states, "I am writing to you following a number of complaints...."

I made an Official complaint on the 23rd March this year regarding the continuing harassment I was receiving at the hands of Party Officials. I resent the complaint twice again, along with a further, additional complaint, 2 days later and heard nothing.

I sent the complaint again, for the fourth time on the 7th April after which I received a email reply which said, "Hi Paula. Thank you for your email. I will look into it. Adam". I obviously trusted you to do that, but I never heard anything again after that.

I decided on the 9th of this month (August 2011) to make a further complaint, not only because the harassment still continues, but also because you and the Party had completely failed to do anything about it.

I had taken the abuse, personal attacks and the spreading of malicious and false rumours about me, by these specific individuals, for 3 months when I sent my first complaint. I have now had to endure it for 8 months and it still continues. Only 3 days ago, Mr Cooke was posting more lies about me on his Facebook profile.

You then go on to quote item 4 of the Party's Code Of Conduct giving it as the reason for my suspension.

I also quoted the Constitution in my complaint, particularly sections 10 and 11, but specifically section 12 where it clearly states;

"The spreading of false or malicious rumours shall be considered an offence against this Code Of Conduct."

This is exactly what Mr Cooke is in breach of and is exactly what I brought to your attention, without any doubt, 5 months ago in my initial complaint, yet you chose to take no action.

I however, set up a personal blog, in direct response to the creation of not one, but 3 hate/attack groups, aimed specifically at me on Facebook, set up by Senior Party members and Officials and you suspend me?

In your final paragraph, you say, "Similarly, if you have any cause for grievance against an officer of the Party or against a fellow member, I would urge you to communicate this via the appropriate channels......"

Oh, I'm sorry, was sending my complaint to over 20 people including yourself, Clive Jefferson and even the Chairman on no less than 4 separate occasions not using the appropriate channels.

I reiterate, my blog was set up following 8 months of attacks, lies, intimidation and bullying by Senior Party Officials. I did use the "appropriate channels" I contacted my Regional Organiser in the first instance, I heard nothing. I contacted you and many others, I heard nothing, I contacted you again, I was told you would look into it, I heard nothing.

I then send in my complaint AGAIN two days ago, then today, receive a letter from you informing me that I am the one being suspended because of MY behaviour.

I used the "appropriate channels", I asked for your help on numerous occasions to bring this whole issue to an end, but you let me down, the Party let me down and I had no option but to defend myself against the malicious and sometimes positively repugnant claims being made against me.
Had you had the courtesy to look into the matter when you said you would, then this whole situation, including my blog, would never have arisen and would have been nipped in the bud months ago.

I will be appealing my suspension. You cannot use reasons and examples given in the Party's Code Of Conduct to suspend one person, then ignore them for another.

I would be very grateful if you could inform me as to the "appropriate" steps I now need to take to appeal this decision as I would like to start the appeal proceedings as soon as possible.

Regards

Paula Wood"



22nd August 2011


I receive a reply to my email:

I reply, again via email with the following:


"This email is to confirm that I received your letter today regarding my suspension.


I would like to request that the Party Officials, which you state will be present at the appeal meeting, are ones that we both find agreeable. I am sure you can appreciate, due to the nature of my complaint, the Officials will need to be completely impartial.

I would also like to know if I am also entitled to have a representative present and what criteria that representative must possess, if any.

Regards

Paula Wood"

Adam's reply:

"Dear Paula Wood

 

Thank you for your email. Could you please provide me with names of the Party Officials you think we will both find agreeable and impartial.

 

You are not entitled to have a representative present.

 

Regards

 

Adam Walker" 

My reply:

"Adam,

Thank you for your email. I think that as National Organiser it should be you that suggests the Officials that should be present at the hearing and I can then inform you as to whether I am agreeable.

Also, I find it very odd that whilst the Party is permitted to have at least two Officials present, that I am not allowed to also have someone accompany me to the hearing. Considering the nature of my complaint, I would suggest that it would be beneficial to both sides that I have someone with me. I certainly do not relish the idea, as a woman who has been subjected to harassment, bullying and threats from Party Officials already, having to attend this hearing by myself, in fact, I already feel intimidated at the mere suggestion that this would have to be the case. I would therefore urge you to reconsider.

Paula Wood"

Adam's reply:

"Dear Paula

Thank you for your email.

I will consider two Officials who may be agreeable and impartial and I will contact you once I have made a decision to check that you are happy with my choice. With regards to your request to be accompanied by a representative, I am prepared to allow you to bring a companion if it will help put you at ease, as long as they are a Party member. I would like to know however who it will be in order for me to ensure they are eligible to attend.


Regards

Adam Walker"

So there we have it. Up to date. For anyone wondering the outcome of my last blog post, it transpires that were I to bring a case against the libel and harassment, it would be a civil one and not a criminal matter. Therefore, plan B is now in effect.