UK Judge refuses to allow burka wearer to enter a plea!

Proper order it's about time something like this happened.

MadsL wrote: »

Suspects come out of courtrooms with blankets over their heads ALL the time.

Yes, when they're outside the courtroom. Any accused appearing before a court with a jumper over his head would not be tolerated.

Do you even understand what entering a plea means?

Of course I do, and it has nothing to do with what I said. I have mentioned 'appearing before the law' and 'answering a charge'.

The courts have previously commented upon the significance of body language and expressions in witnesses and accused persons. An high profile example that springs to mind was the tesimony of Dr Michael Neary (he of the caesarian hysterectomies at a Drogheda hospital notoriety) in a civil action against him. There the judge cited Neary's body language in the witness box as "unconvincing". This stuff matters to the courts. They cannot allow accused persons and witnesses to hide their faces, except on grounds of personal safety.

Would you have had Dr Neary appearing before the court with his head covered throughout his hearings, citing some vague religious justification?

MadsL wrote: »

Yeah, that'll show 'em!! Rabble Rabble...

No rabble rabble about it it's time people started standing up to this. Burkah's are being banned in public in some countries and they should certainly be banned in courts of law. Would you be allowed to wear a crucifix in a Saudi, Yemeni, Quatari court?

Muise... wrote: »

gets even trickier if she was wearing the burka at the time of the alleged offence.

Exactly. And a good argument for not wearing them in public.

Was she not wearing the burka during the witness intmidation? Rookie if so

MadsL wrote: »

Surely that his her choice to accept or reject the interpretation according to how she feels it fits with her sense of her religion.

Dear President Bush,

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from you and understand why you would propose and support a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. As you said "in the eyes of God marriage is based between a man a woman." I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination... End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is, my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. Lev.21:20 states that I may ! not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle- room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging