Wed 29 Oct, 2008 04:31 am - If you are being attacked, it is legal to use reasonable force to protect yourself and others. Bragging to the Police about using the baseball bat that you keep beside your bed just in case... (view)
Wed 29 Oct, 2008 03:44 am - I've never had the opportunity to serve on a jury, but work in the criminal justice system. From what I know, if I was facing Court for and offence that was emotive, I'd elect to have it... (view)
Wed 29 Oct, 2008 03:31 am - Just as a bit of a side issue, until recently in NSW, Australia, it was a publican's obligation to provide food, water and stabling for a patron's horse. It is still a requirement that,... (view)
Mon 27 Oct, 2008 01:24 am - Is attempting to take the law into one's own hands a good thing when it's done because you don't like the umpire's decision? Our legal system is based on the concept of... (view)
Mon 28 Jul, 2008 02:03 am - The physical act that killed Ben was that of Kate's, Diane had the [I]Mens Rea[/I], as did Kate, but it was Kate's [I]Actus Reus[/I] that resulted in the demise of Ben. Since the poison... (view)
Sun 13 Jul, 2008 03:11 am - Maybe some clarification is needed here. I don't in any way support the concept of people taking things like this into their own hands. Vigilante groups scare the daylights out of me, but I... (view)
Sat 12 Jul, 2008 11:55 pm - As I said in the original post, the case was dismissed. Technically, he is now, if not innocent, at least not guilty. I maybe should have been more clear in what I was saying. The example I... (view)
Sat 12 Jul, 2008 11:34 pm - It might break down social cohesion, but it may also build community cohesion. The role of law can also be seen to provide a structure that can help to maintain social structures. Even if a law... (view)
Sat 12 Jul, 2008 10:40 pm - That is a reasonable answer I suppose. The concept of vigilante action has, i believe, been close to the surface of most cultures. The behaviour of those who try to force someone they believe to... (view)