Businessman on trial for assaulting two thieves on his property...

Well firstly because the phrase would not even make sense in that situation





At what point does it become ok to assault somebody? Where do you draw the line?

It makes complete sense in that situation, the teacher cba to see whose fault it was, so just says " two wrongs don't make a right." and hopes to leave it at that.

Where does the second wrong come from?

From the other kid retaliating to the bullying.

Seems odd that the number of burglaries is on the decline then...



But three limbs? Really?

Even Mr Woodhouse's own statement goes against him somewhat. He says that he grabbed one intruder and was struck by the other. He disarmed this man - and then (as you and others say) reasonably broke three of his limbs. Mr Woodhouse then detained the second, unarmed, intruder.



I didn't intend to suggest as such. I am very aware that there is limited logic or thought - and that the law takes this into account.

You didn't mention any retaliation

Anyway, none of this matters

I can tell you that they are not highly paid.

Defence barristers will be used to earning less than minimum wage at times. No sick pay, no pension, no holiday pay and massive over heads. With lots and lots of long hours.

They have recently had a strike about it.

CPS lawyers are basically civil servants.

With respect, you know nothing. It would take more than a forum post to bring you up to speed.



But because TP has mentioned it, I'll give some detail.

If the client confesses to the barrister, the barrister cannot advance a positive case on behalf of the client as this would mean telling lies. All the barrister could do is test the prosecution evidence. The result would almost certainly be a conviction.

The client should be informed of this - and maybe reminded of the advantages to entering a guilty plea.

The barrister would probably retire from the case on the grounds that he is professionally embarrassed.



Indeed.

If someone punched me I guarantee you I'd feel much better if I punched them back.

If someone forces themselves into your property, then you should (and have the realistic freedom to) be able to act as you wish on your own land.

LOL, I'm just going to swing my arms and if you get in my way it's your own fault.

That doesn't mean you should

It's obvious that you're not in a position to offer an impartial point of view so I'll leave it there.

Why not?

It's obvious that you're not in a position to offer an impartial point of view so I'll leave it there.

I don't think I really need to explain why 'it made me feel better' is not an excuse for violence.

I don't think I really need to explain why 'it made me feel better' is not an excuse for violence.

"It made me feel better" BECAUSE I neutralised the threat.

It's no different than life imprisonment, it's about revenge. It's not like our current justice system is solely based on rehabilitation.

That's a different thing entirely, and not what we were talking about



I am not necessarily in favour of life imprisonment as a punishment, but it has benefits other than just revenge.

That's a different thing entirely, and not what we were talking about