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Judith Lynn
I am interested in social history and currently volunteer at The Regency Town House in Hove, E. Sussex which is aiming to restore the house but also has a number of projects & events running alongside
Location East Sussex
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1. The Great Hall and the grounds - with the latter offering fresh air and lots of different entertainments as well as a view of the building itself. He felt he HAD to prove he was the most impressive, magnificent monarch in Europe and needed to do this by displaying enormous wealth.
2. In a word - HARD! I bet some of the guests were impossible and... -
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I was surprised to learn that water was drunk! The food was much as I'd expected - mostly seasonal - but as I have a very sweet tooth, I would have like more about desserts. I adore syllabub but that seems to have been Elizabethan rather than in Henry's day.
I would have enjoyed a roast meat.....
I think I may eat more vegetables than the Tudors did but as... -
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1. I imagine with very mixed feelings - I can't help but think about our own Queen Camilla - how she was viewed in 1998 (when she was introduced to her 2 stepsons) and now. There was very many people who were on Katharine of Aragon's side....The reported "HA HA" says a lot!
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1. Clearly these events were staged to impress and fortify the image of the monarchy's wealth and power as well as encouraging art through scenery building, staging, clothing etc. It also showed the monarch having fun - Henry was full of surprises and seems to have enjoyed his disguises.
2. Elizabeth I would be my choice: she was an excellent and... -
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Ritual bathing is often a part of religious purity; others such as praying all night, being cold and not eating at the King's banquet were perhaps to emphasize that despite this honour, one should still be humble. Some were to remind the new Knight that if his behaviour was not up to standard, he could easily be brought down (cutting of the spurs).
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1. This would emphasize the importance of London as the capital city and its links to the monarchy.
2. Royal celebrations such as weddings, coronations and Royal funerals still show the importance of St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey - people flock to London from all over the world (despite the advent of TV and social media) to feel a part of... -
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Henry desperately wanted Anne to be accepted as Queen, especially as she was pregnant - hopefully (so far as he was concerned) with a son and long-for heir! Another point is that one looks at what he gave up - he had to cut all ties with Rome and get rid of his loyal first wife - the latter certainly not a popular move.
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As a female, I don't know if I'd been allowed to try falconry! I did this once and was fascinated - despite holding a bloody dead chick in my gauntlet!! It was thrilling to see the enormous bird swoop towards me and delicately take the offering.
I am not a fan of most sports unless it is something like ice skating events! I do think they play a part in... -
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Although the Field of the Cloth of Gold didn't stop future war, I did like the idea of the French and English co-operating in the building of the tiltyard! The comment that it was another 500 YEARS before they co-operated in a similar way again (Concorde, Channel Tunnel) shows how amazing this feat was.
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I believe the huge outlay was really a matter of both kings showing off their power and wealth. They were both young men at the time and also wanted to prove their strength, prowess in various sports and their physicality.
It could be that they also did want to strive for peace between their two countries that were so often at war - war is costly.
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At local level, sport can still be important and available to most. However, trying to make it to national or international level requires large amounts of money and devotion. Nowadays we have so many new forms of entertainment - virtual reality means people can do so much at home; there are lots of gyms for keeping fit. These days, here in the UK, we also...
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I think polo is still an "elite" sport.
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1. Indeed it was! It was used to show the English king and his court as powerful, rich, physically fit/strong/courageous and virile. It was used to impress foreign ambassadors and dignitaries. It was a way of sending meat gifts to important people and show generosity. It was a way of preserving the hierarchy of the nobles. It also helped provide for...
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1. I think sport is divided more by how much available money one has than social barriers. Some sports are very expensive (equestrian, motor sports, skiing, skating etc).
2. Availability of spare money. Whether one's friends and/or family are involved and encourage a person in their chosen sport. Geography can also be a factor - if one lives miles from... -
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Nowadays it seems that sports and games can be about individual and collective competitiveness, individual achievement/bravery - as in the ParaOlympics, team building and when there are international competitions, it can be about patriotism. They are also an opportunity to show talent other than academic. They can be a societal leveller too.
The Mall,...
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I was surprised that women learned one or two foreign languages, some history, geography and maths as well as the more usual female accomplishments.
What shines out for me in JA's books is that, education aside, she seems to value being moral and sensible as worthwhile attributes as well as being kind to those who are different from oneself (e.g. Miss Bates).... -
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Looking forward to learning about what made her want to write, her social circle and who she was.
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Being able to walk to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton I know that one of her most high profile fans was the Prince Regent (later King George IV), who created the Royal Pavilion - she dedicated Emma to him and mentions Brighton in Pride & Prejudice.
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I did not find the database particularly helpful or complete. It worked for Bronte - but not for EM Forster or Virginia Woolf. A cursory search of the internet finds people like King George IV's and Maria Edgeworth's comments on Jane Austen - yet nothing in the database.
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What an amazing woman Deirdre Le Faye was - her work ethic and devotion to the Austens is stunning.
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I fell in love as a teenager with Jane Austen (or rather Mr Darcy aka Lewis Fiander!) in the 1967 BBC series and fancied myself as Elizabeth Bennet (Celia Bannerman). This is still my favourite novel but now SO admire Jane Austen for her wit and insights.
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Judith Lynn replied to Charlie Tye
@CarDelGesso Witness Support is part of the UK Citizens Advice Bureau. It is independent of the courts and police. The aim is for highly trained volunteers enable witnesses to give the best evidence they can by educating them as to the process, helping them with practicalities and giving them reassurance.
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This course was very informative. It was interesting to read other students' posts and comments and see their ideas and to click on some of the links.
I think this will be useful in my dealings with vulnerable witnesses.
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This course has made me more aware of what signs to look out for and how to explore sensitively whether the witness would like onward referral through the CAB to helpful agencies. This is relevant to me in my role (once accredited!) of being a Witness Support volunteer as so many of the cases brought to court locally involve DVA.
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My final point:
• She has children to support – and her husband holds the purse strings.
Thanks to him, she has lost contact with family and friends and so has no-one to turn to support nor anywhere to live. She could be scared that social services will enter the picture and take her children away from her.
Her confidence has been utterly eroded and... -
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• Sarah misreads her partner’s total control over her: she believes this is his way of showing he cares about her and his control of the purse strings makes her feel he is caring for her. She suffered badly at her father’s hands and perhaps feels therefore that this is not true DVA as the controlling/manipulating situation with her husband, to her, feels...
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It's good to see that Parliament realise that there is still not enough protection for victims. I like the idea of GPS tracking as court orders not to molest etc can and are broken sometimes leading to murder.
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I had vaguely heard of MARAC - it sounds an excellent holistic idea.
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I'm aware of police, women's aid organisations, charities that deal with rape and stalking.
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As a trainee Witness Support Volunteer which is part of CAB, we always ask the witness whether there is anything else going on in their lives and if there is, we flag this up to the Team Manager (with the witness' permission) who can then refer them for help.
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I don't have experienced of talking to DVA victims unless it is in the context of giving evidence at a trial and in this scenario, as Witness Support volunteers, we are not allowed to discuss or know details of the case.
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The Witness Service is part of Citizens Advice Bureau. Volunteers stress to witnesses the confidentiality policy which only alters if it is clear their or someone else's life is in danger.
The CAB also has a wide range of help available so witnesses are asked if there is anything else going on in their lives (apart from the trial) and we then can refer them... -
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Fear of the perpetrator or the perpetrator's family finding out they've told anyone at all and possibly issuing threats;
The perpetrator never allowing them out alone/always listening to their phone calls;
Fear of losing their children because if social services hear about this and the victim feels they can't leave, the children may be taken away from them... -
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This has clarified the signs to look out for including the hidden ones that one needs to be aware of and the different impacts.
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•Unfortunately having suffered physical abuse in relation to her father, she is somehow thankful that Ian doesn’t hurt her physically. However, she is unaware of emotional abuse and doesn’t recognize that Ian’s tight hold on her movements and finances are harmful too. She clearly has zero self-confidence which, between them, her father and Ian have...
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This aspect isn't really relevant.
I need to learn about DVA in order to be able to understand better and be able to support witnesses who come to court to enable them to give the best testimony they can - and our local courts get many DVA cases. I may only have dealings with these people on the day of the hearing and I need to know how to try to keep them... -
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Not being able to look me in the eye; in hot weather - covering up completely (taking into account this could be for religious reasons); seeming unconfident and without self esteem; hesitant/nervous.
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It seems that DVA can affect any human being anywhere in the world. Anyone who has a vulnerability be it due to their nature, a disability, their culture/religion, education can become a victim. Young/old, with/without children, in high society or disadvantaged - this can happen to absolutely anyone.
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It's good to learn that these children do not inevitably end up in a "cycle of violence".
For me, the most important and positive paragrah talks about education programmes “focusing on healthy relationships, and challenging gender inequality, sexual stereotyping, and domestic abuse, should be integrated with work on anti-bullying and conflict resolution as... -
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It seems clear that in-depth courses and training are needed for healthcare providers to be able to spot all the very different signs of how these experiences may have affected the victims.
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Individual:
Addicted to drugs/alcohol.
Relationship:
Violent contacts owing to this.
Community:
Involved in dealing in illicit substances.
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Yes, in my local courts, the majority of cases deal with DVA.
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I was intrigued by the PDF percentages.
Of course these figures are not truly representative as so many cases will not be being reported due to culture, religion, shame, worries about finances, threats, concerns for children and emotional blackmail.
Taking the UK figures as a base line, I looked at countries where figures were 3% or more higher in the 2... -
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I wasn't surprised at all - the only question I got wrong was the cost - which is quite staggering!
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This week neatly summarises what I have looked at in my training (still ongoing thanks to Covid) to be a Witness Support volunteer.
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What jumped out for me was Sarah's use of "He" - all the things Ian does. The only time she mentions herself is when she walked about not really seeing her family and friends or when she wants to buy something for herself or the children. I'd like to know more about Sarah's background to find out why she has allowed Ian to take so much control of her life. ...
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It takes courage for someone to admit they are being abused and seek help. Therefore it shouldn't matter to the support services what gender one is - the person needs help. The help should be available to all. There also needs to be education on how and why people react in the ways they do. I believe generalisations and assumptions are dangerous in the...
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DVA is no respecter of class, religion, country and takes many forms - power, control, mental, physical, financial, sexual, etc.
In one relationship, my partner wished to separate me from my parents - I had just left home and they lived in another country. He asked me to practice saying "My mother is dead" - something I really didn't want to do for obvious... -
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It is clear that gender stereotyping has a part to play in DVA and, therefore, education is important both to alter these perceptions in future generations and to be able to support people now. It is all about who has power over who.
However, I think we also need to learn about and understand the different cultures/religions that enforce these ideas as that... -
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My current favourite advert is for the cleaning product, Flash - showing a gorgeous white dog and a man cleaning up lots of grime!
In the case of ads, things are changing:
https://www.asa.org.uk/news/ban-on-harmful-gender-stereotypes-in-ads-comes-into-force.html
I've just re-watched the film "Erin Brockovich" showing the power of a single mum who becomes a... -
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For most of my working life, I was a legal secretary. I was always aware of the need to dress smartly - and when skirts were fashionably short, that's what I wore. Although there was a lot of office "banter", my only bad experience was working for one very senior partner who, aided by his beloved drink, assaulted me as I tried to give him a message as I was...
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I believe there should be absolutely equal opportunities for men and women - whoever can do the job the best.
I do wonder whether the different biology makes it more unusual for women to undertake certain tasks unless they have built up exceptional strength and stamina. I also wonder about the influence of hormones: we seem to hear a lot about "women's... -
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This sounds a very informative and wide ranging course. I hope it will help me to understand and empathise.
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As previously mentioned, I am training to be a volunteer with the Witness Support Service. The local courts deal with very many cases of domestic violence and abuse and I want to be able to interact with witnesses who may well be victims.
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I'm doing this course as I'm training to be a volunteer with the Witness Support Service and our local court deals with very many cases of DVA.
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This video summed up the situation brilliantly.
As a female, I am always aware of possible danger. I lobbied hard (and eventually succeeded) for the Council to put up an extra street light; I am in a small new-build block and we have installed CCTV and there are many lights on our building. However, the road is under "regeneration" with lots of nasty... -
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I'm now in my 60s but as a teenager, I lived in Hampstead, North London near Hampstead Heath. This was always considered as a not-very-safe area for women and so I've grown up to always be wary - even in the daytime.
I've lived in Cardiff, Jerusalem, London, the South of France and now Brighton - and the only place I felt totally safe at night was Jerusalem.... -
Judith Lynn replied to Charlie Tye
@CharlieTye
This was an excellent course - thank you. It has given me a good background to help in my Witness Support training. The tests were quite challenging and there was a lot to think hard about.
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I think there is no basis for Joe to appeal either in relation to conviction or sentence.
Thanks to scientific advances in forensics, DNA etc, there should be the ability to try someone for the same offence many years later as long as there is fresh evidence. -
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I don't think it would be particularly useful -
(a) because Derek's injuries weren't caused by Joe
(b) we have no idea whether Derek feels it would be useful - it could be traumatic dragging everything up again.
However, once he's out of prison, Joe needs to get in touch with one of the many charities for ex-prisoners to really understand what happened, why... -
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There may be a place for RJ - but I feel it is limited.
Both perpetrator and victim have to be very certain they wish to enter into this lengthy process. The perpetrator needs to be genuinely remorseful - which is not always easy to gauge. The perpetrator will have already heard Victim Impact statements in court. In some cases, it MAY help victims with... -
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I went to a talk given by an elderly lady. She was away from her house for 4 days attending her son's funeral. The Defendant broke in, took her son's cameras and all his photos which were incredibly precious together with other items so that he could buy drugs.
After a couple of years, she went down the restorative justice route. This was SO hard for her... -
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To those on here who aren't happy with the custodial sentence, I would like to know if they would feel the same if they were part of Derek Simpson's family? We have no idea whether he has been left brain damaged or with physical or mental difficulties after this attack?
Joe will serve 6 months of his 12 months sentence and then be on license - and hopefully... -
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Category 2 - although we do not know the extent of Derek's injuries. From what we've been told there are some mitigating circumstances: subordinate role in the group leading to lower culpability, no previous, an isolated incident. We don't know how much alcohol could have played a part (an aggravating circumstance).
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I feel for the victim's family.
Joe knew that Alan was planning to, at the very least harm, Derek.
As a result of Alan's behaviour, Derek is dead - we don't know what family he had and may have been supporting.
Joe could have not returned to the club with the group; or he could have returned and seeing things escalate and the situation escalating, he could... -
@CharlieTye
1. I hope that A, having served 6 months in prison, has certain conditions attached to being on license such as an electronic tag as well as ensuring he attends whichever agencies are appropriate for him to “turn his life around”.2. With his history and the dangers of supplying drugs and being in gangs, I would like the 10 years’ custodial...
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The guidelines seem sensible and a good way of deciding what sentence to pass. It is good that the reasons for the sentence are delivered clearly and in plain English to the Defendant. It is important that they understand why the sentence is what it is. Hearing that this enables parity no matter who decides the fate of the Defendant is reassuring.
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The UK system seems fairer all round and allows for discretion when taking into account factors that influence the case (mitigating circumstances etc).
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Punishment
Crime reduction
Reparations
Public protection
Reform & Rehab1st Punishment– repeat offender now using violence.
Reform last as the offender has a long history – are they likely to change now?2.
Punishment
Reform & Rehab
Crime reduction
Reparations
Public Protection1st - Vicious assault cannot go unpunished.
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There is not enough detail to make a fair judgment on these cases.
From what we are told, in the first case I feel more attention should have been paid to the assault on the assault on Debenham's former partner - he should have had a short prison sentence for this. However, he is showing that he is working to improve his behaviour, get help with his alcohol... -
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In addition to my previous post, rehab would only be suitable for certain crimes.
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@CharlieTye Here is one point of view about rehabilitation:
Here is an article dated 30 October last year:
"The question of prisoner rehabilitation is back in the spotlight after a former director general of the Prison Service said rehabilitation of those in jail does not work and should be... -
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On reading this, I wonder whatever happened to self-control? In today's world, parents can't smack their children and hitting people is not condoned. There is always the chance when you thump someone that something very bad could happen as a result of them falling or you "accidentally" hurting them very badly and affecting an organ.
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@CharlieTye There are so many things to balance when speaking about "justice".
There is "justice" for the victims.
There is "justice" to be seen to be done by the public.
There is "justice" to be meted out in proportion to the crime - with any mitigating or aggravating circumstances taken into account.
1. Shoplifting: There should be investigation first to... -
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Not overly impressed in Joe's favour because of this in the report:
"he may still think that the use of some violence in this kind of situation was excusable." I'm therefore not convinced that he truly understands that one doesn't resort to violence to resolve disputes.
His expression of remorse might just to to gain a point in his favour.
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@CharlieTye It sometimes seems that the victims of crime matter less than perpetrator. The effects on the victim and their family should be of utmost importance (think of the effect on PC Harper's new wife and family). Does the perpetrator admit guilt and state or show any remorse? Have they carried out crimes before? And then one can talk about any...
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@CharlieTye This does seem fairer.
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@MoniqueWilkinson I signed the petition with change.org which says this:
"We are calling for #HarpersLaw. The creation of this law - spearheaded by Lissie Harper, the widow of hero PC Andrew Harper - would mean anyone found guilty of killing a police officer, firefighter, nurse, doctor, prison officer or paramedic would be jailed for life.
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There are so many "ifs" and "buts".
If someone embarks on a "joint enterprise" and knowingly plans and then sets out to commit a crime, then they are guilty by association of whatever happens whilst carrying out the plan to either a greater or lesser degree. -
I am quite confused!
It seems (on reading the given link above) the real reason Jogee ended up with manslaughter is because Fyfe's girlfriend admitted she had given false evidence! She seems to have falsely said that Jogee egged on Hirsi....in which case, this sentence from the last step would surely still stand:
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Reading the following proves to me that Jogee was urging Hirsi to, at the very least, hurt Fyfe. "The appellant was outside with a bottle and shouting to Hirsi to do something to Mr Fyfe and at one stage the appellant came to the door and threatened to smash the bottle over Mr Fyfe’s head."
I was therefore relieved to read the last sentence:
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If one sits by in a group where someone is planning a crime and says nothing against the plan, then one is as guilty as the person who enacts the crime - one's silence has enabled the plan to go ahead. The same applies if one is in a group where someone plans to use violence and, by not protesting or walking away or reporting the plan, allows that violence to...
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@CharlieTye
There is also the problem of sensationalist (and sometimes unreliable) reporting before a case comes to trial....think Cliff Richard....think about the articles were written about Lord Bramall, Sir Edward Heath, Lord Brittan, Harvey Proctor and Greville Janner reporting Carl Beech's scurrilous claims as if these men were guilty before the trial... -
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Being asked to give their reasons for the verdict could hamper open discussion in the jury's deliberations.
Their decision is made purely on the evidence they have seen and heard in court and their decision is either guilty or not guilty. How they reach that decision is for those 12 people to know.
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@CharlieTye
If these 3 are members of the jury, then I would hope not to be swayed by their personal experiences. How do I know they are telling the truth in the jury room? How do I know what their bias/prejudices might be?
I believe, as a juror, my job is to decide on the evidence I've heard in court from the barristers and witnesses for both sides.
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@CharlieTye
In the 3 cases you give, were the nurse/physicist/surgeon called as "expert witnesses"?
Such people can be helpful or plain dangerous.
As the mother of a "cot death" baby in 1987, I was appalled at the testimony given by the "expert" paediatrician, Roy Meadow, in 1998 in the Donna Anthony case, then in 1999 in the Sally Clark... -
@isabellaC In the UK, the judge doesn't select the jury:
"The jury selection process
All Crown Courts have an official responsible for summoning the jurors to hear a case. They arrange for the jurors’ names to be selected from the electoral register. This is an automatic process, randomly done by the computer at a central office.
Jury selection
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I wish I could think of a way to widen the diversity of magistrates - especially in respect of age and wanting younger people to become magistrates. Younger people have jobs and a living to earn....
As part of my Witness Support training I have observed quite a number of trials in Magistrates. These seem to be very well dressed ladies of a "certain age",... -
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Although not perfect, the jury system seems to be the fairest. It is made up of a cross section of society with different views, backgrounds, prejudices etc. who collectively decide on the innocence of otherwise of the Defendant.
I think the problem comes when the trial is very complicated as in some fraud cases where it may be difficult for the layman to... -
@CharlieTye
The principle that one is innocent until proven guilty is a good one.
I am bemused by this in the video: "So the trial is not directly asking ‘what happened?’ " Surely the jury/magistrates need to unpick what DID happen to work out whether the arguments put forward fit in or not.
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The whole subject of the jury system is a fascinating one but I still believe it is the fairest way, in most situations, to decide if someone is guilty or innocent.
The legal aspects are pointed out to the jury by the judge as they are lay persons.
Where I am unsure is in very complicated cases such as fraud, tax evasion using lots of foreign companies etc... -
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For a case to come to Crown Court, it has to be for a serious offence. It is therefore important that the layout and arena lends itself to the gravity of the situation the Defendant finds himself in. The Judge is usually sitting on a higher level which gives him an air of authority. The Defendant(s), by sitting behind the lawyers shows them that matters are...
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It seems that plea bargaining is great for the guilty - those hoping for a lesser sentence.
If you are truly innocent, then why go for a plea bargain?
As for the victims, I can understand them not being happy with this idea at all - it may make them feel that the seriousness of what they have been through/suffered has been undervalued by the justice system. -
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An enjoyable week.
I can see why the CPS was formed but having seen it in action, think it inefficient and have seen the prosecution poorly prepared when the case comes to court.
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@AndyMattingley Love this comment! In my area (you can possibly guess where I am!) the "fluffy pink unicorn" wold be a badge of honour ;-))
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Having looked at the link, there are so many questions that the Prosecution need answering.
Evidential: They need to take in account what the defence case might be, likelihood of conviction by the magistrates/judge/jury, can the evidence be used in Court, is the evidence reliable and credible, do the Police and other lines of enquiry have other... -
@CharlieTye The idea of changing statutes to follow the fashion of the times concerns me.
I live in what is called a "Special Stress Area" in a popular seaside area near London. It is plagued with addicts of alcohol and all kinds of drugs - the level of anti-social behaviour is very high; the lack of respect for persons, other people's property and the... -
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Interesting reading around this.
"A wound exists where there is a break in the continuity of the skin: "
Moriarty v Brookes [1834] EWHC Exch J79 Case summary
"An internal rupture of blood vessels will not constitute a wound:"
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I think the 1985 intentions of separating the police who investigate and introducing the CPS to prosecute was a good move. The CPS has no vested interest and should therefore be able to see the merits of each case clearly.
It's interesting that the only crossover seems to be in the provision of the Witness Care Officer who has a foot in both camps.
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@EmelyCroes
I am not sure you are correct about the CPS and support.
Witness Care is "run by police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) staff, in joint partnership."
I'm currently in training to become accredited to the Witness Support Service - this is run by the Citizens Advice Bureau.
And there are other agencies who deal with specific cases such as...
