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Barrister with a distinct weakness for red wine...

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@Camoscott1234 They tried that before. It didn't fly...

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@fchralph Then went Jaws for the following two. Obviously a thought process there, but at least Jaws made semi-sense...

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@ColeFusionHQ We are a bit more ruthless in Oz. My dear cousin had her left leg amputated at the knee for medical reasons. She is now called Footloose...

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@fchralph And in some jurisdictions you can remit back from the superior court. Covid also provided the opportunity to increase the MC jurisdiction. My point is, that from an Australian perspective, it's not that radical.

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The UK is contemplating abolishing the right to trial by jury for offences not exceeding 3 years. A mistake and subject to an impassioned plea from this honourable member.

A memorable speech in defence of the jury trial.

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@fchralph @Camoscott1234 @JarrydBartle Pizza and a glass of Glenfarclas does it for me...

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@CKoellmannZH @KonstantinKisin The word that came to my mind was condescending. But arrogant works...

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@Ryan_Posselt @NavyBlue10 @shannon_wells I'm quite sure it is not an insurmountable problem. It is a positive idea...

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@Ryan_Posselt @Camoscott1234 @NavyBlue10 @shannon_wells That made it even more disgusting. It was a much needed development, stopped by the toffs....

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@Camoscott1234 @Ryan_Posselt @NavyBlue10 @shannon_wells Indeed! Still not forgiven them for that...

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@Ryan_Posselt @NavyBlue10 @shannon_wells Might not be the developer, but would still have a key financial interest. A great idea, but there is a clear conflict...

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@fchralph Maybe not Cascade Dr Aught...

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@Camoscott1234 In fairness, that has been the policy since I've been at the bar. They have just not enforced it for the last decade because of staff numbers...

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@fchralph @Camoscott1234 Good pub...

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@PickledVic @BarnsGreg Not sure it could be seen any other way. The verdict was probably correct, buy our most celebrated Matilda has shown her true colours...

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@BarnsGreg @COXArchitecture @AFL I challenge unwanted. Unneeded or unnecessary, yes...

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@realCarrickRyan @Camoscott1234 That's a fairly arrogant presumption. Glad you are the arbiter of reasonable...

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@NickClairmont1 @fchralph Criminal trials have nothing to do with innocence. Judges direct juries so. It's about whether guilt can be proved by the state beyond a reasonable doubt. Nothing more. Nothing less..

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@kentroburns @lisalisa623 @girlfight_tv And only then did anyone say stop...