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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 3, 2010 17:02:01 GMT -6
And now for something completely different.
I see on BBC America that this evening is the premier of Law and Order:UK , 10:30ET. I have the DVR programmed and will report back.
Like Microsoft, I wish I could have bought into this franchise 20 years ago. It seems recession proof. I suppose we should expect Law and Order: Serbia next fall.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 3, 2010 17:27:35 GMT -6
I suppose we should expect Law and Order: Serbia next fall. "Law & Order: Afghanistan" would be interesting -- I'd like to follow the hectic routine of The Taliban as they chase down burqa - shunning women and stone to death eloping young couples. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 3, 2010 17:31:26 GMT -6
I may hold out for Law and Order: Somalia, the episodes should only last long enough to kill off the new "team"
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 5, 2010 5:45:22 GMT -6
Watched the show last night, I give it a solid 7 out of 10. The show follows the tried and true L&O formula of a crime, an investigation, and prosecution with a few roadblocks and diversions thrown in so you dont know until the 40 minute mark who will have the axe fall on them.
Some of the dialogue is difficult to follow, not because of the Queens English but rather, the use of acronyms common to British law but not known here. Some I figured out, others I had to let pass. I am sure that I will have these figured out after watching a few more episodes.
Of more cerebral interest, noting the differences in British law. Example: In this first episode the prosecutors managed to get the criminal's prior convictions entered into evidence. Something that would never happen here. Spotting these fine points could become my favorite part of the show.
The show stars Jamie Bamber (Capt Apollo in Battlestar Galactica), and Bradley Walsh (Coronation Street) on the beat, with Harriet Walter (Sense and Sensibility and Young Victoria) as their in office Supervisor. In the office of the Crown is Ben Daniels (Doom) in what would be Sam Watersons seat and Freema Agyeman (most recent version of Dr Who) as the equivalent of the ADA.
Based on the first show, I am giving this more time and not removing it from my DVR list.
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Post by Irish Stu on Oct 5, 2010 6:53:41 GMT -6
Some of the dialogue is difficult to follow, not because of the Queens English but rather, the use of acronyms common to British law but not known here. Some I figured out, others I had to let pass. I am sure that I will have these figured out after watching a few more episodes Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Pure artistic licence. That cannot, and does not, happen here either. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 7:17:47 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Why do the lawyers wear wigs? |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 7:19:34 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Why do they call the lawyers barristers? Do they also make coffee in Starbucks to supplement their income? |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 7:20:40 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Is it true that convicts can be sentenced to a spanking? Bare hands or paddles? |
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Post by Irish Stu on Oct 5, 2010 7:56:32 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Why do the lawyers wear wigs? Just of the top of my head : * Until the 17th century, a lawyer was expected to appear in court with short hair and a beard * Wigs first worn in court when, in Charles II's reign, they became essential in polite society * Judges formally adopted wigs in 1685 * Wigs out of fashion in the reign of George III, but still worn by bishops, coachmen and the legal profession * Judges wore full-bottomed wigs until the 1780s when the "bob-wig", with frizzed sides and a short tail at the back, was adopted for civil trials * The full-bottomed wig, used for criminal trials until the 1840s, is now only for ceremonial dress * Pros: worldwide emblem of UK legal profession; anonymity from criminals; liked by public and defendants. * Cons: Itchy, dirty (often), hot and old-fashioned - add to perception of judges as out-of-touch and fuddy duddy However : Judges and lawyers are forbidden to wear wigs and gowns in proceedings in the District, Circuit and High Courts in respect of inter alia the following Acts: The Legitimacy Declaration Act (Ireland) 1868; The Children Acts 1908 to 2001; The Adoption Acts 1952 to 1998; The Married Women's Status Act 1957; The Guardianship of Infants Act 1964; The Family Home Protection Act 1976; The Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976; The Family Law (Protection of Spouses and Children) Act 1981; The Family Law Act 1981; The Status of Children Act 1987; The Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989; The Child Care Act 1991; The Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act 1991; The Family Law Act 1995; The Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996; and The Domestic Violence Act 1996. |
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Post by Irish Stu on Oct 5, 2010 7:58:00 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Why do they call the lawyers barristers? A barrister is a lawyer who has been admitted to "plead at the bar." That means that he or she has been called to the bar by the "benchers" of one of the four Inns of Court (Middle Temple, Inner Temple, Gray’s Inn and Lincoln's Inn) and, subject to pupilage requirements, is allowed to appear in court to argue a client's case. Prerequisites to call include attaining a second-class honours degree, attending the Inns of Court School of Law, or other validated Bar Vocational Course provider, for a one year term and passing the "bar final" exams. The call is followed by a one-year pupilage in chambers, where the novice lawyer benefits from association and attendance at court with an experienced barrister. Quite possibly. |
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Post by Irish Stu on Oct 5, 2010 7:59:16 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. Is it true that convicts can be sentenced to a spanking Only when the crime is committed in a leap year. That decision is at the discretion of the judge. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 8:08:12 GMT -6
Why do the lawyers wear wigs?
Just of the top of my head :
* Until the 17th century, a lawyer was expected to appear in court with short hair and a beard
* Wigs first worn in court when, in Charles II's reign, they became essential in polite society
* Judges formally adopted wigs in 1685
* Wigs out of fashion in the reign of George III, but still worn by bishops, coachmen and the legal profession
* Judges wore full-bottomed wigs until the 1780s when the "bob-wig", with frizzed sides and a short tail at the back, was adopted for civil trials
* The full-bottomed wig, used for criminal trials until the 1840s, is now only for ceremonial dress
* Pros: worldwide emblem of UK legal profession; anonymity from criminals; liked by public and defendants.
* Cons: Itchy, dirty (often), hot and old-fashioned - add to perception of judges as out-of-touch and fuddy duddy
However :
Judges and lawyers are forbidden to wear wigs and gowns in proceedings in the District, Circuit and High Courts in respect of inter alia the following Acts:
The Legitimacy Declaration Act (Ireland) 1868;
The Children Acts 1908 to 2001;
The Adoption Acts 1952 to 1998;
The Married Women's Status Act 1957;
The Guardianship of Infants Act 1964;
The Family Home Protection Act 1976;
The Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976;
The Family Law (Protection of Spouses and Children) Act 1981;
The Family Law Act 1981;
The Status of Children Act 1987;
The Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989;
The Child Care Act 1991;
The Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act 1991;
The Family Law Act 1995;
The Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996; and
The Domestic Violence Act 1996.Thanks for the clarification. Originally, I thought it had something to do with Lady Gaga. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 8:10:19 GMT -6
Why do they call the lawyers barristers? I would hate to think that they would be wearing those dirty wigs while they're making my coffee. What if a hair fell in? ICK! Boy, I bet you could sue them and get lotsa money ... HEY! WAIT! NOW I get it! |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 8:12:08 GMT -6
Is it true that convicts can be sentenced to a spanking Only when the crime is committed in a leap year. That decision is at the discretion of the judge.So they've completely given up on canes? Sad to see the tradition lost just due to technological advancements. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 5, 2010 8:19:54 GMT -6
Why do the lawyers wear wigs? Just of the top of my head : . Let me just say I thought that the older female judge in the case looked REALLY HOT wearing one of those wigs! |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 8:25:51 GMT -6
Did you hear about the two gay judges who tried each other?
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 5, 2010 8:31:15 GMT -6
Objection!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 8:43:48 GMT -6
Sustained.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Oct 5, 2010 8:56:21 GMT -6
I'll allow it. But watch your step, counselor. |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Oct 5, 2010 8:57:24 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. What do you have to do to be sent to Australia as punishment? |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 5, 2010 9:16:51 GMT -6
I'm guessing it's probably something like taking a haggis out of the country for immoral purposes.
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Post by Irish Stu on Oct 5, 2010 9:22:35 GMT -6
Feel free to post any questions about UK law here and I'll do my best to answer them. What do you have to do to be sent to Australia as punishment? Stealing a loaf of bread used to be enough to swing it for you. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 5, 2010 9:39:55 GMT -6
What do you have to do to be sent to Australia as punishment? . Hostile witness your honor |
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