| Institutional racism in the court system 08:43 - Jun 10 with 938 views | DJR |
Here's a further example of institutional racism, this time in the court system regarding remand in prison whilst awaiting trial. No doubt this reflects the white middle class background of magistrates and judges.
"Black remand prisoners held 70% longer than white counterparts in England and Wales
Data also shows black defendants more likely to be held in prison — yet more likely to be acquitted"
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/jun/10/black-remand-prisoners-held-70-longe
An example from the article below shows the invidious effect of what's going on, something made worse by increasing delays in the justice system due to austerity cuts.
“Carl”, a 28-year-old black British man who asked not to be identified by his real name, spent 10 months in prison awaiting trial for a charge of aggravated burglary. He was acquitted and released in early 2021.
He recalled his surprise at being arrested while working a shift as a delivery driver, then told he would not be going home before his case could be heard.
“I knew I was innocent,” he said. “I thought I’d be released under investigation. When they told me I was being remanded, I was just like, how? I was confused — you can’t really process it.”
Much of Carl’s time in prison was under lockdown conditions. “We were spending 23-and-a-half hours in a cell, only coming out 30 minutes a day,” he said.
While awaiting trial, he missed the birth of his first child. “It ruined a lot for me,” he said. “Now I’m still trying to get things back in order. Playing catchup isn’t easy.”
Carl explained how he has struggled to adjust back to normal life after his release. “Trying to find that mental strength to keep persevering and push through isn’t always the easiest … Sometimes I feel like my mind’s exploding.”
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| Institutional racism in the court system on 10:19 - Jun 10 with 845 views | BrentwoodBlagger2 |
Just because 'Carl' who does not want to be identified was acquitted does not mean he was innocent. Defendants are acquitted for a variety of reasons and cases do collapse. There must have been some evidence to charge and remand in custody for that very serious offence. The Guardian is obviously short of news and just digging up old judicial myths. Maybe the Guardian need to be informed that people do tell lies.
PS - i have no political leaning and I have no racial axe to grind. |  | | |
| Institutional racism in the court system on 10:26 - Jun 10 with 817 views | DJR |
| Institutional racism in the court system on 10:19 - Jun 10 by BrentwoodBlagger2 |
Just because 'Carl' who does not want to be identified was acquitted does not mean he was innocent. Defendants are acquitted for a variety of reasons and cases do collapse. There must have been some evidence to charge and remand in custody for that very serious offence. The Guardian is obviously short of news and just digging up old judicial myths. Maybe the Guardian need to be informed that people do tell lies.
PS - i have no political leaning and I have no racial axe to grind. |
Did you read the article, the headline of which was?
"Black remand prisoners held 70% longer than white counterparts in England and Wales
Data also shows black defendants more likely to be held in prison — yet more likely to be acquitted"
[Post edited 10 Jun 2023 10:28]
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| Institutional racism in the court system on 10:46 - Jun 10 with 784 views | BlueBadger |
| Institutional racism in the court system on 10:19 - Jun 10 by BrentwoodBlagger2 |
Just because 'Carl' who does not want to be identified was acquitted does not mean he was innocent. Defendants are acquitted for a variety of reasons and cases do collapse. There must have been some evidence to charge and remand in custody for that very serious offence. The Guardian is obviously short of news and just digging up old judicial myths. Maybe the Guardian need to be informed that people do tell lies.
PS - i have no political leaning and I have no racial axe to grind. |
'I have no political leaning and I have no racial axe to grind, it is pure coincidence I've turned up here to make excuses for institutional racism and drop in some dog whistling of my own'. |  |
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| Institutional racism in the court system on 13:53 - Jun 10 with 698 views | noggin |
| Institutional racism in the court system on 10:46 - Jun 10 by BlueBadger |
'I have no political leaning and I have no racial axe to grind, it is pure coincidence I've turned up here to make excuses for institutional racism and drop in some dog whistling of my own'. |
He' even has a black friend. |  |
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