Well my views on this I think are fairly clear - for 2 days now I have posted what I believe are gross inconsistencies in the application of the law - i would caution however that we can only comment upon was is written and Im afraid to say that the level of journalism in this country in the English speaking papers is as wayward as the application of the law appears to be. Not with standing that, IF we are to believe what is reported and without the minute detail of each case, then yes, it would appear that those in the judiciary who have the power over incarcaration and liberty are treating their responsibilities in the same way as some of us treat our hobbies. I am all for custom, rules and values wallah HOWEVER I am also for upholding the spirirt of the law and the fair, consistent, transparent and unequivocal application of it irrespective of nationality. What I read on a daily basis leads me to believe that this is simply NOT the case - how can it be that a person's age is the determining factor between incarcaration and liberty - where is the deterrent factor. In short, from what I am privy to, yes, the judiciary does need to take a long hard look at itself with a view to a more consistent and fairer application because at the moment as it being witnessed on this and other forums, it has little or no credibility.
Well my views on this I think are fairly clear - for 2 days now I have posted what I believe are gross inconsistencies in the application of the law - i would caution however that we can only comment upon was is written and Im afraid to say that the level of journalism in this country in the English speaking papers is as wayward as the application of the law appears to be. Not with standing that, IF we are to believe what is reported and without the minute detail of each case, then yes, it would appear that those in the judiciary who have the power over incarcaration and liberty are treating their responsibilities in the same way as some of us treat our hobbies. I am all for custom, rules and values wallah HOWEVER I am also for upholding the spirirt of the law and the fair, consistent, transparent and unequivocal application of it irrespective of nationality. What I read on a daily basis leads me to believe that this is simply NOT the case - how can it be that a person's age is the determining factor between incarcaration and liberty - where is the deterrent factor. In short, from what I am privy to, yes, the judiciary does need to take a long hard look at itself with a view to a more consistent and fairer application because at the moment as it being witnessed on this and other forums, it has little or no credibility.