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In ancient times witnesses in court used to swear while holding their balls, i.e. by something precious to them. That's why the Latin word is the same as testicle.Originally posted by Cowboy BobLeave a comment:
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From the OED:-Originally posted by threaded
testify
• verb (testifies, testified) 1 give evidence as a witness in a law court. 2 serve as evidence or proof: luxurious villas testify to the wealth here.
— ORIGIN Latin testificari, from testis ‘a witness’.
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Give me strength. Just goes to show the wonders of the comprehensive education system.Originally posted by Cowboy Bob
Suggest you look up the etymology of the word "testify".Leave a comment:
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Are you telling us you're a bi-magistrate?Originally posted by Cowboy BobLeave a comment:
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Personally I think all women who go before magistrates should have get their baps out, and all men should get be required to show their todger. After all it's just a body part that you're embarrased about showing in public - just as other cultures define other areas of the body that are regarded as embarrasing to show in public.Leave a comment:
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The point of this is that no-one's religion is above the law of this land or is judicial procedures.Originally posted by Cowboy Bob
For the defendant to claim to be "distressed" over the incident is simply slapping on the victimhood-whinge routine with a trowel.Leave a comment:
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Allegedly - or she wouldn't be up before the magistrates...Originally posted by SockpuppetLeave a comment:
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I missed this. I think these people like the christian cross woman are just out to make trouble. Rules are rules. I was in the (in) queue at Gatwick some months back and a veiled woman was towards the back of the queue, many of us watched out of curiosity. Despite much protestation and now being the only one left with by now most others watching, she eventually had to lift to reveal her face to all and was eagerly applauded, she was not amused.Leave a comment:
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What can be said for the person whos property she damaged?"She suffered hurt feelings and felt intimidated and deeply embarrassed by the treatment she received at court.
"She is also concerned for the feelings of others who were present in court."
I think its time they banned veils in all public places. Lets face it its not part of thier religion. Neither are silver ring things for Christians.
Bloody relgions.Leave a comment:
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Magistrate walks out
A Manchester magistrate who refused to deal with a defendant because she was wearing a full Muslim face veil could face disciplinary action.
Ian Murray, a Cheadle Hulme taxi driver who has served on the bench for 12 years, walked out of Manchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/6254506.stmZoobia Hussain, 32, of Crumpsall, who is charged with criminal damage, plans to write and complain, her lawyer said.
Mr Murray said he had been concerned about the defendant's identity.
'Deeply embarrassed'
If a complaint is received, Mr Murray will automatically face an internal investigation, a spokesman for the Judiciary of England and Wales said.
Hussain's lawyer, Judith Hawkins, said: "She [Mrs Hussain] remains shocked and distressed.
"She suffered hurt feelings and felt intimidated and deeply embarrassed by the treatment she received at court.
"She is also concerned for the feelings of others who were present in court."
Mrs Hussain covered her entire face apart from her eyes when she faced the three magistrates.
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