The team is going off duty today, each to spend Christmas in our own way, with family, or friends, at home or away. As we clock off, let's spare a thought for all those people who will be kept away from their families by jobs that serve the public 365 days a year.
Let's not forget those who are paying the price of committing crime, who will spend Christmas behind high grey walls. With very few exceptions they too feel the human emotions of separation fom family and friends.
Thanks to the thousands who have visited the blog in its eighth year - the year in which some high-ups wanted us to disappear. We shall try to remain constructive and cheerful, however hard our patience is tried by clumsy legislation and flat-footed administrators.
I am proud to be a Justice of the Peace, and I hope that 2013 will be a year in which we see justice and peace prevail.
Merry Christmas
Musings and Snippets from a recently retired JP. I served for 31 years, mostly in west London. I was Chairman of my Bench for some years, and a member of the National Bench Chairmen's Forum All cases are based on real ones, but anonymised and composited. All opinions are those of one or more individuals. JPs swear to enforce the law of the land, whether or not they approve of it. Nothing on here constitutes legal advice.
Here's to next year. If one interpretation of the Mayan calendar where next year is the start of a new positive era, we will be fortunate indeed.
ReplyDeleteAs far as justice and peace goes, the MOJ and human greed will thwart any moves there.
Merry Christmas and thanks for all the hard work you put into this blog!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are proud to be a Justice of the Peace, deservedly so, and it is a privilege to read your blog.
DeleteMerry Christmas. And a small word for the victims of those who commit crime over the festive period - and had no choice in that behaviour.
ReplyDeleteAnd best wishes to all fellow readers and contributors, whatever your views on life, justice and world peace!
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