Law is an ass as trial halted by farmer giles

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'Niche item' ... rubber ring

A JUDGE halted a trial yesterday because the defendant needed a cushion for his piles.

The defendant's lawyers said he was in "obvious distress and significant pain" and needed a rubber ring to sit on in the dock.

The judge delayed the ?10,000-a-day trial's opening so the legal team could find one.

But despite going to three pharmacies and a hospital they returned empty handed.

The defendant's barrister said the ?15 medical cushion they needed was "a specialised, niche item" and had to be ordered.

He added that his client had put on a brave face but needed the ring if he was to "participate effectively".

The judge adjourned the crown court hearing for a day.

The TaxPayers' Alliance said later: "Not being prepared with a cushion was a costly mistake.

Of course defendants' health considerations should be taken into account but planning ahead would save money."
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[Snowy79]

I'd have jailed him then he'd have a real sore ars@

[karlpowell]

when he is in jail he will get them piles pushed back in ...... OK ill get my coat .


see ya .

[Canker_Canison]

The t*at could stand for all I care.

Go get me a baseball bat, I'll solve his problem.... he won't want to sit down after I've finished, cushion or no cushion.

[cablefreejunkie]

its no joke the farmers,cmon chaps have some sympathy for ~~~~ sake

[super jumbe]

Our court must learn the lesson to invest on cushions, what has farmer charged with remains the mystery!

[cablefreejunkie]

nicking cream from the local chemist