Eye eye
This morning the landlord's workers arrived to examine the damp kitchen ceiling and water running down the walls (it tripped the electric). They discovered a leak in the pipe behind the bath panel upstairs. They fixed that but electrician required for the rest, and the cause of the trip needs to dry out. Meanwhile the boiler is off so no heating save for the coal fire in the lounge.
I went to have a pre-op examination at the eye hospital in the afternoon. It now transpires that I have a cataract in both eyes. And because the left is the worst this will be first on Tuesday the 5th Feb to be operated upon, and the right 4-6 weeks later.
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Rapist awarded damages for 'frustration' caused by delays
Rapist awarded damages for 'frustration' caused by delays
A convicted rapist jailed indefinitely for the protection of the public has been awarded damages by Europe’s human rights judges for the “frustration” caused by delays in assessing his case.
It beggars belief that loss of the vote is worth nothing but a rapist's feeings are worth more!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Normal service will resume shortly
Normal service will resume shortly
Once I have cataract removal surgery on 4 Feb.
Once I have cataract removal surgery on 4 Feb.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Seven prison closures in England announced
Seven prison closures in England announced
It says it also plans to build a new super prison with 2,000 places.
Comment: In my view, 2,000 places is too large and smaller more manageable 200 places prisons would be better.
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Tough talk no action
Chris Grayling states people don't understand sentencing. And neither does he. Automatic release is dependent upon good behaviour and good reports and upon prisoners completing offending behaviour courses.
The Parole Board only releases 20% of case.
Not only is Grayling a non lawyer, he's a dangerous liar.
The Parole Board only releases 20% of case.
Not only is Grayling a non lawyer, he's a dangerous liar.