Blair's justice crisis

Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed outrage today that judges continue to insist on being involved in the justice system.
"If some kid has nicked your wallet, you don't want the rigmarole of a court case only for the judge to let him off on a technicality," he said. "Far better for the police to administer an on-the-spot kicking. It cuts out court expenses and justice is being seen to be done."
The new Lord Chief Justice Lord Saleeping commented: "Mr Blair's approach will see many more people being effectively dealt with by the justice system, but to do this he seems to have removed the bit where we actually check if they are guilty of something."
But Mr Blair brushed aside Lord Saleeping's concerns. "I'm the one who makes decisions around here. Why doesn't he just butt out."