They don’t need to be an expert. They need to be people that have basic knowledge of how the world around them works, and the ability to learn new things as that world changes. I mean that’s the basic requirement at any job I have ever had, why are they exempt?
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atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 1 year agoThey do so all the time - do you think judges are experts in every thing? The judge needs to understand the law. It’s up to the counsel to ensure they have experts to explain the details.
snekerpimp@lemmy.world 1 year ago
atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
I’m assuming they asked what it was? Or for clarification? If so, then they learned.
9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Wasnt there that judge who went and learned programming in order tp preside over a software patents case?
schmidtster@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Judges should specialize in certain areas for this exact reason. They should absolutely understand the material as well as the law.