When I took my judicial oath seven years ago I was fully committed to fulfil it in every way. The imposition of criminal court charges,however, is totally incompatible with my faith, or my political beliefs and my conscience. Over the years I’ve served I have demonstrated that I can fabricate (to make up, invent) difficult decisions when required. I have sent single mothers to prison,disqualified drivers who drive for a living, heavily fined small businesses who breach health and safety law, or removed children from their parents and destroyed risky dogs let down by their owners. I can finish difficult things when they are just and proportionate. These charges meet neither of those criteria. Related: Criminal court charge punishes poorest the most,says magistrate who quit in protest Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com