Yes the directly-elected local sheriffs and judges in the USA do a great job. The jails are packed to bursting point with, at any given time, one out of 18 men, and one in 11 African-Americans, either in jail or on probation. We really need to follow their example.
Again, who selects/appoints the panel?Okay, quango's are bad, but I'm not suggesting that. A selection panel across a range of relevant disciplines and interests shouldn't be impossible, we do it in other fields. I don't like the idea of electing Judges or State prosecuters a la USA, it's too open to abuse.
Again, who selects/appoints the panel?
My point is that however big a bunch of gobdaws our TD's and government are at least we know who they are and can kick them out at election time. Unelected people appointing unelected judges is one step too far away from accountable for my liking.
4 years after drinking 9 pints and 5 brandys!
I find the biggest gobdaws get back in every time...see Kerry, Tipperary etc!!!
Dublin Central - the biggest parish pump of them all ?
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