Is there a sports starter pack anywhere? Sports coverage is the only reason I am keeping an account on the other place.

The next time I am sitting after 6pm volunteering my own time when the DJs have all gone home clearing remand cases I must remember the complete contempt much of the legal profession view me and my fellow magistrates.

As a serving magistrate for 12 years I find this presumption that all mags are illiberal lock em up types irritating and stereotypical. We have sentencing guidelines which clearly set out the framework and my starting point is always to pursue all the options before custodial sentences.