Jailed for 19 years
There might be no better system, but I’m not sure that this system, reliant as it is on the prejudices and biases of twelve ordinary citizens, can be called justice.
The accused in this case may be found guilty, or innocent, and if they end up in prison, few will mourn their plight on an individual level.
Our legal system is slow, ponderous, expensive, and off-putting to most ordinary citizens
In all of this, Mr. Burke’s conduct could be described as courageous. But none of it could be described as wise.
Those who care about their own civil liberties, and keeping the power of the state in check, should support this initiative.
But not one he is accepting with perfect grace.
Laws, ideally, should encourage good behaviour and restraint.
There’s a pattern here.
“Zimbabwean fraudster”
“Under investigation” for previous incident
Covid emergency restrictions