Legal Reform
In the space of a week we hear of a teenage boy charged with the acid attack gang rape of a 16 year old girl in which she almost died being released ON BAIL and walking around London quite happily til someone cut his throat. I suspect the latter's killer will be charged and out on bail in a day or so also. We hear of a celebrated human rights lawyer, at the top of her trade, toying with the idea of gaining freedom for one of Britain's most notoroius criminals and no doubt celebrating over a glass of champagne tonight. And of course the Afghan hijacker working in Heathrow thanks to a judge's decision a few years ago.
However. I am pleased to report that some much needed urgent reform is taking place within our legal profession - and the papers are buzzing with the news.
Judges are to get new designer gowns.
Designed by Betty Jackson no less who makes funky British clothes for aspiring funky British girls. Comments in the press on this urgent and much needed reform of their garb include:
- “a cross between a Star Trek costume and a fascist storm-trooper's uniform”.
- “Reminds me of the symbolism and costume of V for Vendetta”
- “It has an air of fancy dress about it.”
Any my personal favourite: "The Lord Chief Justice looks like a giant pause button"
If only
Alison
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... as opposed to the soberness of the existing togs Pete Moore loves so much.
Why not dispense with it all and merely adopt the fashionable hood of the Executioner?
Mahons,
Which hood does he live in, yours?
Dawkins, the Executioner in my hood is a she, named Mrs. Mahons, and her methods are far more scary.
I suspect the victims amd family of Peter Sutcliffe very much do feel they are facing a system full of hooded Executioners.
Instead they should feel forever thankful for living under the Rule of Law and of course look to Zimbabwe for renewed inspiration in the status quo. And be grateful.
Alison: Interesting leap.
Mahons: Not really. Sutcliffe's victims are enjoying their 'rights'
Alison: So this isn't about clothing?
Mahons: Nope
Alison: Great post! hahaha. Made me laugh and made me think.
:)
Cool, thanks.
Good aren't they this bunch of holier than thou's. Priorities priorities.
And they wonder why the police Commissioner voices concerns over "civil unrest" at unhappiness at the criminal justice system and review after review cites utter failures and increasing public lack of confidence.
Meanwhile judges and barristers are much happier now because they don't have to wear itchy wigs.
I'm made up for them.
Sorry but complacency and smugness at our systems doesn't cut it. And i'm not leaving the call for urgent reform to The Sun newspaper.
Alison,
You rock.
Cheers :P