Black Tank in Court

**Alan H** · 11th July 06, 08:16 PM

So, me not knowing a thing about the Judiciary on your side of the pond, are you a barrister, or a judge, or something else?

I recall one of my faculty (I did IT support in a law school here in the USA) actually came back to California with a powdered wig, when He visited the UK in the early 1990's.

Nice, solid black kilt, BTW.

**Panache** · 11th July 06, 08:22 PM

I think the whole outfit is very dignified and appropriate for the distinguished court setting (what a very neat looking exterior of your court house).

You do need to straighten that tie though!

Cheers

**mrpharr** · 11th July 06, 08:27 PM

looks fantastic. it is amazing how versatile the kilt is in all walks of life. good stuff.
steve

**Riverkilt** · 12th July 06, 12:02 AM

Very nice,

I used to sell judge's robes back in the 1970s here in the U.S. I like the open look you have better than the closed "choir robe" look of our judiciary.

The kilt goes very well with the robe.

Visualizing you in a Utilikilts Black Workman's with that outfit...hmmmm

Ron

**Moose McLennan** · 12th July 06, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

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You do need to straighten that tie though!

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Ah, but a gentleman's outfit should NEVER be 100% perfect

Very striking, great pics!

M.

**cessna152towser** · 12th July 06, 03:54 AM

Alan H wrote:-

So, me not knowing a thing about the Judiciary on your side of the pond, are you a barrister, or a judge, or something else?

I am a Solicitor (= attorney). The District Court is the lowest grade of criminal court and sits within the Sheriff Court house two days per month. It deals with motoring offences; petty drugs crime; minor assault; vandalism. There is a bench (judges) comprised of three lay people, none of whom have any legal qualifications. I sit at the table in front of the bench and record their verdicts and sentences, in my role as the legally qualified Clerk/Assessor to the Court. I am required to keep the bench right as to the range of their sentencing powers available for the particular offence, although the actual sentence is decided by them. I am also required to advise them as to points of law and procedure and as to the validity of evidence heard at trial. I return to the court office later in the week to check and sign off all the letters and court minutes. I am a retired local government manager, qualified in law, and do court work on a part time self employed basis, both as Clerk/Assessor in the District Court and as Agent (Attorney) in cases coming before the Sheriff in the Sheriff Court.