General Chat

Yes to all of these replies. It is just a job which, whoever is employed, must do to the best of their abilities. I understand that if a defendant admits their guilt to their lawyer then he or she cannot represent them - in other words there must be a possibility of innocence.

l know what you are saying..."how on earth can anyone represent such an evil man"....but yep sadly its their job:o((....not one l would do thats for sure!!

jude

It the written law unless the accused chooses to represent themselves.

Everyone is entitled to legal representation in a court of law.

George

The lawyer representing Breivik

. "I believe that the legal system is very important in a democracy and someone has to do this job," he told reporters this afternoon "

Because it's their job, and because everyone, regardless of their crime, is entitled to a fair trial with a jury and defence.

It is a job I suppose. Not one I'd fancy.

How can people such as Solicitors, Lawyers, Baristers represent those people who are obviously guilty of their crimes....