Forcing the convicted into court sounds like a positive idea for victims, however, the use of reasonable force is pretty subjective. As ever it was, the devil is in the detail. In the main, the custody staff at court are private security firms, with low pay and poor conditions. Dragging someone against their will is uncomfortable to watch and listen to (have you ever tried to force your kids to bed?). Now try it with an adult.
There is also the risk that they may have some sort of medical episode and then the staff are charged with relevant offences for causing injury, or never ending investigations. Their lawyers may also complain about excessive force being used, creating a new market in the legal world.
Maybe a cell with a screen that the convicted can’t reach, and the family know the audio and video is being piped in, with 4K Dolby sound.
It is entirely possible the convicted will disrupt the court and make it a circus. Not giving someone who is looking at a life sentence extra time in prison doesn’t look like a great carrot.
Forcing the convicted into court sounds like a positive idea for victims, however, the use of reasonable force is pretty subjective. As ever it was, the devil is in the detail. In the main, the custody staff at court are private security firms, with low pay and poor conditions. Dragging someone against their will is uncomfortable to watch and listen to (have you ever tried to force your kids to bed?). Now try it with an adult.
There is also the risk that they may have some sort of medical episode and then the staff are charged with relevant offences for causing injury, or never ending investigations. Their lawyers may also complain about excessive force being used, creating a new market in the legal world.
Maybe a cell with a screen that the convicted can’t reach, and the family know the audio and video is being piped in, with 4K Dolby sound.
It is entirely possible the convicted will disrupt the court and make it a circus. Not giving someone who is looking at a life sentence extra time in prison doesn’t look like a great carrot.