just a quick weird question do you think the magistrates are trained enough in their work?
958063
i work with the magistrates through my job and although a lot of decisions are often unpopular (especially around sentancing,) they are consistant which demonstrates some level of training and undertanding
105843
depends on your judge
516362
Yes, they have a job to do.  Ask questions and record your answers.  I would think that most P.O.'s didn't have a real picture concerning their role in justice.  It would seem to me a very hard and depressing day in day out job.  So, be honest, be short, a yes or no will usually do and understand you don't know who just left the office or who the P.O. will see after you leave.  Would you like to be a Community Service Supervisor when you grow up?   Imagine telling your husband or children about your day at the office!  The law is very detailed in what they must record.  Just do as you are told and remember you will not want to do this ever again.  It is a form of punishment.
879155
I have never thought about this question,but now you ask,I regard prison officers highly has it takes a special kind of person to carry out the role of such a job.I dont consider it to be a case of locking doors etc.has you have a greater role of reabilitaion of offenders.\nTo my thoughts you would have to be the complete opposite of what the american gentleman says.\nSo keep up the good work matey
507694
I am not that old, but I remember this cropping up on the news from time to time.\n\nI would hope that the situation would have got more understanding. There is greater understanding of people with learning diffulculties and these factors are taken into consideration more often.\n\nHowever, the British legal system is far from flawless (just look at Deirdre Barlow!! - joke). One of the biggest shocks to post-war Britain was that its justice system was occasionally incompetent and that the word of a policeman was not always reliable - as in the cases of the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six.\n\nUnfortunately it all comes down to how skilfully the barristers argue their cases, what the witnesses say and the personalities of the juries. Although it is the best we have got, it is still all too hit and miss for my liking.
1053427
No, it doesn't help your case as the new DA just picks up where the other left off. They can do that you know. They're college educated and everything.
307963
I think that the people that hire them should be held accountable for it. There should be jail and a large enough fine that it would be worth their time to hire ILLEGALS. That is the magic word here illegal.
693598
Are you familiar with the legal system, or the laws of your country?
754071
I have had a mix of experiences with the police and the justice system.  After all, the police and the justice system are (is?) made up of people like you and me.  I would say that the people that I have personally known who are police officers or lawyers/judges do have a greater commitment to make their community a better place than the average book store clerk, college student, or ski instructor.\n\nThe only time I served on a jury, the District Attorney and her staff were prepared and professional.  The police officers, prison officials, doctors, etc. who gave testimony at this trial were thoughtful in their responses and demeanor.  The convicted criminal (who was bringing suit to get out of jail early) remains behind bars.   Believe me, the country is a much better place with this criminal behind bars than out in the community!
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I respect the police at most of the places, ones where they have done or atleat have tried to do good work. \nBut mostly I have heard (ya , just heard) negative stories about how police man have used their position for undue favours. I would certainyl hate such a class. \n\nBut then, I think we need them, we depend on them. They mostly do a good job, or atleast their presence is a comfort to the common man.
316308
Wouldn't they have to be trained first?
213555
Not good enough.\n\nHe should be tried for treason and the proper punishment meted out.
608475
yes, they need to know who's the boss. but not abusively. They need a smack in the azz now and then.
79505
Yes, they are.  But like with any doctors, they should be licensed by your state.  Their training is shorter in comparison to other medical doctors.
113333
If you are accused of a crime,a lot of people try to use this defence as away to get a lesser sentence.  They say that they were temporarily insane;not in their right frame of mind when they committed the crime. Then they usually have to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to gaet their input for court.
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Absolutely. It's essential. The reason for this is that legislators can't possibly cover everything. The world is constantly changing, and there are always new issues coming up - issues that no one would have otherwise thought of. So, a lot of laws have to be made up when there is a need for it.\n\nEDIT: I'd like to add that judges don't just make up laws arbitrarily. Believe it or not, judges actually try to be fair, but the problem is it's not always clear what the right decision is, and the existing laws are either archaic or insufficient for making that decision. That is why both sides of an argument have to be heard. Then a jury deliberates and prescribes a judgement. The judge then takes everything into careful consideration and makes his or her decision. A new law is made if the situation calls for it.
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yes, call and ask. I am entering a crimal justice program where I will work over 40 hours with them. If you are interested and ready to learn, I'm sure they will help.