Originally Posted by
Jet_Fan
Liability, guilt, it's all the same in the court of public opinion.
Of course pilot error was found to be the cause in the official enquiry. Also, the inquest found that all the victims were unlawfully killed. There's no statute of limitations on capital crimes. And, putting aside civil action, anyone can bring a private prosecution against an individual for a criminal offence, within certain criteria.
But, with very few exceptions (which do not apply here) you cannot be prosecuted again for the same offence. He was acquitted unanimously by the jury so that is the end of the (criminal) matter.
So that also rules out any private prosecution. In any case, the CPS can, at their absolute discretion, take over any private prosecution then discontinue it if they so please
Any civil claim must be brought within six years.