Debtors’ prisons: A modern solution?

Debtors’ prisons: A modern solution?

The last couple of weeks seem to have flown by!

Last week I attended a 2-day intensive employment law course with a view to expanding my knowledge and adding another skill to my belt.  So, you know where to find me if you have any employment issues!

I also visited the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham (purely out of hours!).  It was interesting to see how debtors were put in prison until they repaid their debts.  The prisoners were also charged for the pleasure of being in prison, on a sliding scale according to how comfortable their accommodation was!

The obvious question to be asked is whether this could be a modern solution during times of cut-backs!?

And finally, the Junior Lawyers Division (Sussex) was recently launched.  It was great to see lots of new faces at the event held at the Mesmerist bar in Brighton.

The Junior Lawyers Division (Sussex) exists as a forum for those new to the legal profession to network and socialise and provide opportunities for those at similar stages in their careers to share experiences.  It will be arranging numerous social, networking and educational events throughout the year. 

To come…tomorrow night is the 3rd annual WBD Quiz! 

RebeccaWBD