It does though Chris (sorry, your highnessness) :-) I'm in Sheff Coroner's court tomorrow and it will be at the centre of things (article 2 or not?) Maybe as a JP your experience is not the same as mine but to say it seldom comes up or 'doesn't really matter' is simply not the case.
We need a constitution that protects everyone equally and binds the state and the individual. Who could argue with the principles of the US constitution? Give me George II over Charles III any day ;-) I Sent from my iPhone On 3 May 2011, at 14:38, Chris Briggs <[email protected]> wrote: > A Solicitor eh, your secret is safe with me ;o) > > No abuse from me (if you wish to continue self abuse be aware your eyesight > may suffer), some of my friends and acquaintances are solicitors, legal > advisors, barristers, District Judge(MC) and one Hizonner > > I hear what you are saying and agree that HRA has indeed moved the goalposts. > Not a big fan of it in it's current guise as I think that the wording could > be better, not as bad as Dangerous Dogs Act though in terms of shiteness. > Should they scrap it, possibly but only if they replace it with something > more robust and less likely to be misinterpreted (or even separate acts). > > I am aware that the HRA does have a huge impact upon the treatment of the > individual, vulnerable or otherwise, in all walks if life but honestly it > doesn't get an overt mention in the lower courts criminal or civil areas. > People are dealt with expediently, without fear or favouritism and all the > other ism's when a case is brought to court. You could argue that this is due > to HRA as the right to life, liberty, etc is listed in there but equally it > is down to an element of common sense and respect for the individual. > > One good thing that came out of the HRA was that it made the judiciary give > reasons for their decisions. > > As you allude to, the transparency as to how the HRA appears in everyday > life depends greatly upon how you look for it. > > In terms of experiences, lots in the Court. > > As the list is an informal affair it will not be necessary for you to address > me as 'Your Worship' ;o) > > Cheers > > Chris JPOTL > > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER (There's it)
