Barkinsons
Barkinsons t1_ixxytnx wrote
Reply to comment by jimi15 in Pointing out spelling mistake leads to contempt conviction for Fiji lawyer by Mamacrass
The point here is that the lawyer involved in the case made the post, any unaffiliated person can still make fun of the judge.
Barkinsons t1_ixv3j9z wrote
Reply to comment by DankPhotoShopMemes in Pointing out spelling mistake leads to contempt conviction for Fiji lawyer by Mamacrass
It can be expanded to basically anything that interferes with the orderly administration of justice, and this includes upholding the dignity of the courts. The reasoning is that if lawyers would start to make a joke of the whole procedure, the entire process loses its legitimacy.
Barkinsons t1_ja2zlqe wrote
Reply to comment by Senna_65 in TIL of the 1955 Le Mans disaster. French driver Pierre Levegh crashed into a crowd of spectators. The crash, explosion and subsequent fire killed 84 and injured more than 120. It is still the deadliest car race crash ever. by triviafrenzy
Interestingly, Switzerland banned round-course races, but not hill challenges. Basically, races where the Start and Finish are not in the same place are still allowed. The ban was lifted in 2022.