diverdown
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I've recently just restarted formal education. But I was taught something that has made my head absolutely spin in the UK! I hope this isn't too far off this form's topics!
Whilst I won't disclose my area of studies as I value my privacy, it goes into various aspects of Law, which I am required to have a basic understanding of as I progress.
I have just found out that in England, the lowest court is the Magistrates court, where most criminal cases are heard. The gobsmacking revelation was that the people who actually 'Judge' you, literally have NO formal legal training.
They are made up of volunteers from the 'community', who go on a 21 hour course over a weekend, who then when they sit in court, have the power to strip you of your freedom and put you in prison for up to 6 months.
I cannot think of a single reason why that is considered a 'good idea'. Why are we not taught this in schools? Any members care to share their opinions?
Whilst I won't disclose my area of studies as I value my privacy, it goes into various aspects of Law, which I am required to have a basic understanding of as I progress.
I have just found out that in England, the lowest court is the Magistrates court, where most criminal cases are heard. The gobsmacking revelation was that the people who actually 'Judge' you, literally have NO formal legal training.
They are made up of volunteers from the 'community', who go on a 21 hour course over a weekend, who then when they sit in court, have the power to strip you of your freedom and put you in prison for up to 6 months.
I cannot think of a single reason why that is considered a 'good idea'. Why are we not taught this in schools? Any members care to share their opinions?
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