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FOOTBALL-loving judge Lord Matthews was delighted to be given a damages case involving a former professional player. On hearing that a list of witnesses had been submitted, he indulged in a spot of wishful thinking: "I hope Pele and Maradona are on i...



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  • Last Updated: 04 May 2008 6:29 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Legal Issues
 
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Guga II,

Rockall 05/05/2008 13:25:46
I presume the bit on contempt of court was written "tongue in cheek". I sincerely hope so.

There are a number of judges these days that seem to think they are some sort of little plaster God, and nobody is allowed to criticise them. They seem to forget that they are public servants, and have their wages paid by the public. That being so, the public have every right to criticise them if they are considered to be failing in their job.

In any event, any self-respecting judge, from the High Court to the Sheriff Court, would, and should, be quite content if someone raises a valid point in court, from not being able to hear properly, to raising a genuine query or elucidating a particular matter.

A judge that cannot tell the difference between a valid comment and a contempt, is not fit to be a judge.

 

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