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Just as a side note: if you want a small taste of the difference in justice systems, watching Law and Order UK vs Law and Order USA. For those who take me up on
by Locke1689 17y ago
Just as a side note: if you want a small taste of the difference in justice systems, watching Law and Order UK vs Law and Order USA. For those who take me up on this, yes, that is Jamie Bamber (Apollo from BSG) and yes he is British (with an American father) with an amazing American accent.
One thing I was surprised about was the ability of UK officer to question a child (about 13) without anyone else present. This is definitely illegal in the US. Easily the most surprising was the turn of a familiar phrase, "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you do say can and will be used against you." In the UK: "You have the right to remain silent. However, if you do remain silent, your silence can be used against you in court."
Edit: Also, the dress of the Crown Prosecution looks absolutely ridiculous and it's hilarious. Apologies to friends across the pond.