Our enlightened judiciary

“The trouble is I don’t understand the language. I don’t really understand what a website is.”

Judge Peter Openshaw, presiding over a trail of three men accused of Internet terror offences – more information here.


2 Comments

  • Nick

    Bystander, an anonymous English magistrate blogger, thinks the press reports are a little exaggerated; see Too Late, I’m Afraid, where he quotes a statement from the Judicial Communications Office; also check out the comments for a variety of opinions.

  • Roger Darlington

    Old media would never publish a clarification but, thanks to the blogosphere, Peter Openshaw is vindicated!