Originally Posted by
Treble one
Surely, a decent barrister will expose the massive holes in the procedural aspects of the case, the fact that he was told he wouldn't be prosecuted, the timespan since the alleged offence, and the numerous other issues? Isn't this merely a waste of taxpayers money as surely there's no realistic possibility of a conviction?
I think you may find that is is not a waste, but a use, of tax raised revenue. The idea behind the legal system is to get lawyers paid, not to look after the legal rights of service people.
Regardless of whether or not Justice is served, the upper echelons of the legal establishment look after the current and future members of the Judiciary. This whole show trial farce is painful for the troops, but pays the (substantial) wages of the Lawyers, and Judges, involved in hearing the cases.