Originally Posted by
Sunfish
Mr. Pudniks, if I were you, I would find the nearest Federal (?) Magistrates court that is sitting tomorrow and go and sit in the back row for the day and watch what goes on.
I believe Federal courts are held by Judges.
I have been asked to attend a local court hearing held by a Magistrate. Judge and Jury might cost extra.
I read the Angel Flight transcript (92pp or so) which gave me an idea of the banter. Some good quotes in there actually, like "legislation by puzzle-making" and "the Australian empirical lack". Alas Mr Walker did not win the day for Angel Flight.