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Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Jul-30-2009 01:16:

law and order: UK

wicked! can't have too many law and orders, and good to see our BSG man apollo back on the screen again

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Law & Order: UK is a British police procedural and legal television programme, adapted from the American TV series Law & Order. The programme is financed by the production companies Kudos Film and Television, Wolf Films, and NBC Universal.[2] Head writer and director Chris Chibnall based the first series of episodes on scripts and episodes of the parent series. Based in London, and following the formula of the original, Law & Order: UK stars Bradley Walsh, Jamie Bamber, Harriet Walter, Ben Daniels, Freema Agyeman, and Bill Paterson. Law & Order: UK is the first American drama television series to be adapted for British television.

DnDn!!

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Jul-30-2009 01:20:

Finally, the UK copying American shows rather than the other way around.

Posted by trunks1022 on Jul-30-2009 01:31:

if they can find a british equivalent of alana de la garza...

Posted by astroboy on Jul-30-2009 01:36:

Re: law and order: UK

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
wicked! can't have too many law and orders, and good to see our BSG man apollo back on the screen again

DnDn!!

Haha I was pumped when I saw the ad for this last night during svu!

"Doink-Doink alliance?"

Posted by bas on Jul-30-2009 01:37:

Is that going to air in the states as well? Probably not

Is that guy a judge or a magistrate or something? Sweet outfit.

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Jul-30-2009 01:42:

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Originally posted by bas
Is that guy a judge or a magistrate or something? Sweet outfit.

lols, america. so insular. that's what a barrister looks like in the UK

Posted by astroboy on Jul-30-2009 01:43:

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Originally posted by bas
Is that going to air in the states as well? Probably not

Is that guy a judge or a magistrate or something? Sweet outfit.

nah barristers (that is lawyers that appear in court - members of the bar.. as opposed to solicitors that give advice etc but don't usually make appearances) have to wear the get-up when they make an appearance. Same in Australia too.. we still have to wear wigs too i believe.

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Jul-30-2009 01:46:

i think they're phasing out the wigs over here, but that might depend on jurisdiction.

Posted by bas on Jul-30-2009 01:48:

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
lols, america. so insular. that's what a barrister looks like in the UK

lol what the fuck ever, I assumed it was their equivalent of a DA

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Jul-30-2009 01:52:

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Originally posted by bas
lol what the fuck ever, I assumed it was their equivalent of a DA

Well, I just thought in light of your Australian thread you�d enjoy a bit of table-turning. And don�t lie bas, you said MAGISTRATE or JUDGE

Posted by bas on Jul-30-2009 01:54:

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
Well, I just thought in light of your Australian thread you�d enjoy a bit of table-turning. And don�t lie bas, you said MAGISTRATE or JUDGE

What if their equivalent IS a magistrate or judge?

I don't pretend to know how the British legal system works. But if the lawyers have to wear that, it must be the most awesome thing ever.

Posted by Sunsnail on Jul-30-2009 02:04:

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
i think they're phasing out the wigs over here, but that might depend on jurisdiction.

wait.. you all are joking right?

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Jul-30-2009 02:12:

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Originally posted by Sunsnail
wait.. you all are joking right?

quote:
Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
lols, america. so insular

i mean honestly.

quote:
Originally posted by bas
What if their equivalent IS a magistrate or judge?

I don't pretend to know how the British legal system works. But if the lawyers have to wear that, it must be the most awesome thing ever.

dude, your entire legal system is derived from England yes, there are differences here and there (where america has managed to fuck up the best legal system the world has ever seen) but normally they�re rather minor.

Posted by Sunsnail on Jul-30-2009 02:12:

It's just.... that's the stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard.

Posted by astroboy on Jul-30-2009 02:23:

quote:
Originally posted by bas
What if their equivalent IS a magistrate or judge?

I don't pretend to know how the British legal system works. But if the lawyers have to wear that, it must be the most awesome thing ever.

heheh if you like that you'll love the gear the judges wear on ceremonial occasions:

Posted by astroboy on Jul-30-2009 02:28:

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Originally posted by Sunsnail
It's just.... that's the stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard.

Hey Sunsnail says it's shit.. let's abolish centuries of tradition upheld by some of the brightest legal minds in history.. quick someone go back in time and tell Sir William Blackstone..

but in all seriousness I know they look pretty rediiculase but they do serve a purpose.

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Jul-30-2009 02:33:

What is the purpose of the wigs?

Posted by bas on Jul-30-2009 02:34:

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Originally posted by astroboy
heheh if you like that you'll love the gear the judges wear on ceremonial occasions:

omg...note to self: get arrested in England.

Posted by astroboy on Jul-30-2009 02:38:

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
What is the purpose of the wigs?

same as the robe.. It's a visual reminder that all lawyers, unlike bankers or accountants or any other professional service provider that wears a suit, aren't just there to provide a professional service to their client.. they are officers of the court and their primary overriding duty is to that institution above all else.. Kinda like a uniform i guess.

Secondly, and this may not be intentional - if one party is represented by an expensive Armani-suit wearing QC and the other side by some young legal aid lawyer in a creased $200 polyester number that might effect the impression they make on a judge/jury. Whereas in a stupid robe and wig they both look like tools.

Posted by astroboy on Jul-30-2009 02:40:

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Originally posted by bas
omg...note to self: get arrested in England.

Only in the finest legal system in the world can you get sent to prison by Santa Claus

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Jul-30-2009 02:40:

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
What is the purpose of the wigs?

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When england ended the 1600's civil war between the round heads and the beatles they became a fashionable to show solidarity. It was also fashionable at that time in the court of king louiis the 14th of france. It also makes it difficult for criminals to recognize judges when they are in public.

Prior to that monks wore a canvas head covering when conducting official duties to add solemnity and authority.

emphasis added for why i believe they continue to be used.

Posted by Sunsnail on Jul-30-2009 03:09:

i need to smoke some more... maybe then i'll get it

Posted by basd on Jul-30-2009 06:12:

This is bound to be good.

Posted by Ian on Jul-30-2009 06:49:

I can't watch it. I saw part of it and I'm that used to the american one for comedy that this just isn't good.

Posted by SuspicionVandit on Jul-30-2009 07:00:

Episode 1:
Quincy Adams the Famous Floating Goat was found dead, sodomized to death by 12 police batons. The investigation leads busting a huge ring of animal sodomizers, animal rapists, and beastiality VHS tapes. The show ends on a dismal note, claiming that the prison system of the UK is far too small to incarcerate all those revealed to be beast******s; the entire population. And don't forget to pay your blooooooooooooooddddddyyyyyyyyy tax.

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