The Crown Prosecution Service said a public order charge would be more appropriate but as this does not carry a custodial sentence it would not be in the public interest to proceed.
Now, with respect to the relationship between our government and BP, the United States government has always been in charge of making sure that the response is appropriate.
Sir Kenneth told the Committee a recommendation that Scotland should take charge of half the standard income tax rate, amounting to ten pence is an appropriate "start to the process".
The justice secretary explained the bill would enshrine the right to legal advice before questioning in stature, increase the time for detention without charge from six hours to 12 hours and up to 24 hrs in the most serious circumstances with appropriate safeguards.