No they shouldn’t, because of the huge implications for the individuals involved, and the cost to the state. We’re seeing data suggesting that crime rates have increased, but clear up and... Читать далее
While we still have an independent judiciary, we still have miscarriages of justice because we still have individuals who are prone to withhold evidence, we still have mistakes made in... Читать далее
Yes. Youth crime is on the increase, because new offences are being created. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 has caused an increase in offending among young people. If you’re a sixteen year... Читать далее
One thing we should be proud of in our constitution is the separation of power between the state and the judiciary.
The judiciary, just like the House of Lords, acts as a check against... Читать далее
Legal Aid is part of the welfare state, along with the NHS, pensions and education. It was created after the Second World War, as “the fourth pillar of the welfare state”. It’s there to... Читать далее
We don’t know that people are guilty, because we weren't there when the incident took place, we never know what really happened, and our job, no matter what we think of the individual, is... Читать далее