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WillowTheWhisp 10-01-2008 06:53
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Hussain made a formal complaint and yesterday Mr Murray, a JP for 12 years, was handed a formal reprimand by Justice Minister Jack Straw and the Lord Chief Justice.
Surely not the same Jack Straw who requested muslim women to remove their veil when speaking to him?

Wynonie Harris 10-01-2008 07:35
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The hypocrisy of this government never ceases to amaze me. As Willow says, Jack Straw was the one who spoke out against his constituents wearing the veil when they visited him and now he has the sheer gall to reprimand this magistrate. Do as I say, not as I do... :rolleyes:

cashman 10-01-2008 10:11
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 515062)
Surely not the same Jack Straw who requested muslim women to remove their veil when speaking to him?
it surely was, as wyn says HYPOCRISY run amok.:rolleyes:

WillowTheWhisp 10-01-2008 12:09
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Yea, I was being sarcastic Cashy.http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/i...ilies/cool.gif

cashman 10-01-2008 13:20
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 515124)
i knew that willow,was just having another pop at the "invisible wanabees":D

jambutty 10-01-2008 13:34
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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 514646)
I dont have a Qu'ran in front of me i'm afraid, but I have many muslim female friends who have explained the reasoning behind it. Not all custom and tradition is written into the bible, just like catholic women used to have veils over their heads in church. Nothing about it in the catholic bible as far as I've ever seen yet it was done.

Who's place is it to criticise another cultures beliefs? Dont we whinge when other cultures alledgedly criticise our christmas and say we cant have 'christmas lights' and all that rubbish? I've never met a muslim who's agreed with that, yet i think its a disgrace how many people simply just dont want them to wear it because they cant think of a better solution, IF there is even a problem to be solved.
I notice that the magistrate in question has been ‘re-trained’.

“When in Rome” springs to mind blazey.

The accused and any witnesses giving evidence must have their faces visible so that the emotion expressed in the face is visible to the bench when being cross examined. Hidden behind a veil the accused or witness could be lying in their teeth and no one would know. Juries would certainly want to see the face of the witness and accused.

Imagine if the magistrate was a Muslim women? Would she be allowed to wear a veil whilst on the bench? Would the council for defence or prosecution be allowed to wear a veil? Would any of the court officials be allowed to wear a veil? They might in a Muslim court but such a court has no legal standing in this country even if the Muslims are trying to establish their own courts.

It will be interesting to see what happens if a Muslim woman is called for jury service and turns up fully veiled.

davo69 10-01-2008 13:37
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Originally Posted by jambutty (Post 515153)
I notice that the magistrate in question has been ‘re-trained’.

“When in Rome” springs to mind blazey.

The accused and any witnesses giving evidence must have their faces visible so that the emotion expressed in the face is visible to the bench when being cross examined. Hidden behind a veil the accused or witness could be lying in their teeth and no one would know. Juries would certainly want to see the face of the witness and accused.

Imagine if the magistrate was a Muslim women? Would she be allowed to wear a veil whilst on the bench? Would the council for defence or prosecution be allowed to wear a veil? Would any of the court officials be allowed to wear a veil? They might in a Muslim court but such a court has no legal standing in this country even if the Muslims are trying to establish their own courts.

It will be interesting to see what happens if a Muslim woman is called for jury service and turns up fully veiled.
cant believe this i agree with you for once lol

cashman 10-01-2008 13:37
Re: Magistrate Reprimanded
 
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Originally Posted by jambutty (Post 515153)
I notice that the magistrate in question has been ‘re-trained’.

“When in Rome” springs to mind blazey.

The accused and any witnesses giving evidence must have their faces visible so that the emotion expressed in the face is visible to the bench when being cross examined. Hidden behind a veil the accused or witness could be lying in their teeth and no one would know. Juries would certainly want to see the face of the witness and accused.

Imagine if the magistrate was a Muslim women? Would she be allowed to wear a veil whilst on the bench? Would the council for defence or prosecution be allowed to wear a veil? Would any of the court officials be allowed to wear a veil? They might in a Muslim court but such a court has no legal standing in this country even if the Muslims are trying to establish their own courts.

It will be interesting to see what happens if a Muslim woman is called for jury service and turns up fully veiled.
the last ones interesting,cos if such a woman was a veil wearer normally, how would they know if it was her that turned up for jury service?:confused:

shakermaker 10-01-2008 16:09
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I do wish people would stop making the erroneous connection between the veil and Islam rules/texts.

blazey 10-01-2008 19:15
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As I have said already, it is very simple for a woman wearing the veil to be taken in private by a female member of staff and prove her identity, it should have any affect on her sitting for jury service at all.

jambutty 10-01-2008 19:41
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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 515318)
As I have said already, it is very simple for a woman wearing the veil to be taken in private by a female member of staff and prove her identity, it should have any affect on her sitting for jury service at all.
Simple question.

Would you like a witness in a veil giving evidence against you that could send you to jail?

blazey 10-01-2008 19:47
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Originally Posted by jambutty (Post 515329)
Simple question.

Would you like a witness in a veil giving evidence against you that could send you to jail?
Does a veil impair their intelligence and common sense?

cashman 10-01-2008 19:52
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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 515333)
Does a veil impair their intelligence and common sense?
shouldn,t think so, but facial expressions,mannerisms etc must surely be of some value to a jury/judge etc?

jambutty 10-01-2008 19:53
Re: Magistrate Reprimanded
 
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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 515333)
Does a veil impair their intelligence and common sense?
What’s that got to do with it?

Do you always answer a question by asking a question? Or is it possibly that to answer the question truthfully you would shoot yourself down in flames?

derekgas 10-01-2008 19:57
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Oh sh**, I agree with jb too, i'm off to the special needs thread!! :eek::eek: Aaarghh, TWICE!


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