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Lowenna Waters
Apr 17, 2019
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If you've ever watched a murder mystery or crime drama on TV, you might have an interest in the inner workings of the legal system.
Now, thanks to Twitter, and social media, the general public are able to get even more of a behind-the-scenes view.
This time, a lawyer has shared the heartbreaking reality of losing a case in which he represented an 18-year-old gang member, and it's a thoroughly thought-provoking read.
Taking to Twitter, barrister Richard Bent Wood, shared the heartbreaking story:
I have just concluded a nasty kidnap trial. In essence, it was all gang oriented with the victim kidnapped, beaten… https://t.co/bHExesJ3Yl— Richard (@Richard) 1555352420
Throughout the trial my client demonstrated a bravado and nonchalance, almost a ‘don’t give a shit’ attitude. He di… https://t.co/29moMJRtsg— Richard (@Richard) 1555352420
Following conviction I went down to see him in the cells. It’s never an easy conversation. There is little left to… https://t.co/QnFfZ97Gf3— Richard (@Richard) 1555352421
In the cells, he had his head atop his arms, resting on the table. He was sobbing his eyes out. Quite literally, in… https://t.co/fiIMTapVyn— Richard (@Richard) 1555352421
It isn’t always easy doing our job. The client is not one obviously deserving of sympathy. On the crown case he sho… https://t.co/m0F0T2OkgK— Richard (@Richard) 1555352421
As I left to the sound of his crying, I couldn’t help but think as to the life chances he had, and those that I had… https://t.co/9jfEVedILU— Richard (@Richard) 1555352422
Glorious wins in court make for nice war/Twitter stories, but the day to day losses less so. Ours is a tough job. Emotionally draining. 7/9— Richard (@Richard) 1555352422
Tomorrow, I will start to prep my next case. A late return on a rape. We are expected to brush away the trauma of o… https://t.co/mzmuD74UIl— Richard (@Richard) 1555352422
The pay is demeaning, the hours long, and the thanks few and far between. However, what we do matters. This story… https://t.co/YebgkQGtKt— Richard (@Richard) 1555352423
Other social media users chimed in with messages of support.
Many applauded the barrister's 'humanity'.
@c0unse1 I’ve read about your case - the young man had undoubtedly been through horrific trauma himself which led t… https://t.co/uDEP172FfY— Bravespace (@Bravespace) 1555355761
@c0unse1 @BarristerSecret I’m grateful for what you do, it really does matter. That you are able to keep your human… https://t.co/yEiXNRdyxJ— Nikki Sincl ir 💙🇪🇺❄️📚 (@Nikki Sincl ir 💙🇪🇺❄️📚) 1555360784
And thanked him for what he's doing.
@c0unse1 Thanks for this. It would be great to believe that he would be given a chance in prison to 'make his life… https://t.co/w64602XAUi— Douglas Downie (@Douglas Downie) 1555432586
@c0unse1 @BarristerSecret Thank you— Matt Green (@Matt Green) 1555360638
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