2008 m. balandžio 17 d., ketvirtadienis

Judicial institutions in England and Lithuania

Every country has its own institutions for making, modifying, abolishing and applying the law. Generally, they are divided from the lower to the higher courts.
In England the highest judicial institution is the House of Lords. It deals with all matters. If a defendant does not agree with magistrate judgment, he can appeal to the Queen`s Bench Division of the High Court. The Crown Courts deal with criminal matters and the County Courts deal with civil matters.
In Lithuania the highest judicial institution is Constitutional Court. Circuit courts and District courts deal with criminal and civil matters. Also, in Lithuania are courts of appeal for defendants who do not agree with the verdict.
There are some differences between English and Lithuanian courts. Firstly, in Lithuania there are no jurors. Secondly, in Lithuania are administrative courts and in England are not. Finally, Lithuania is democratic country while England is a monarchy. There are some similarities too. In England County courts are the same as District courts in Lithuania.

2008 m. balandžio 16 d., trečiadienis

Other recent shootings at schools (summary)

The text is about shootings at schools from 1997 till 2001 in US. Students mostly engaged in shootings at American schools are from 6 to 19 years old. Some of them committed suicide, some of them were sentenced and some of them got just probation. Approximately, all their victims were shot death, but some were just wounded. Reasons for those cruel actions were mental illness and intention to revenge on victims for bullying or teasing. More and more students are trying to solve their problems with a gun, every person should try to stop a war between students.