2008 m. balandžio 16 d., trečiadienis

Other recent shootings at schools (summary)

Text is about shootings at USA schools from 1997 till 2001.
Firstly, there were mentioned fourteen events of shootings committed by adolescents from six to nineteen years old. Some of victims were wounded, there were even killed persons. Secondly, reasons of such behavior may be mental illness, possible access to the gun, having no responsibility for actions, wish of revenge. One more thing should be taken in to consideration, there were cases when police shoot juvenile delinquent in the event or criminals killed themselves but most were jailed and some sentences were suspended till eighteen.
Persons are psychologically unstable therefore they can’t control actions and just don’t know consequences of their behavior.

2008 m. balandžio 6 d., sekmadienis

English and Lithuania Judicial Institutions.

All countries of the world have their particular system of courts. It is interesting to know, what are similarities and differences between English and Lithuanian judicial institutions.
There are some similarities between English and Lithuania courts. First of all, both court’s systems have categories from lower courts to higher. Besides, these systems have High Court and Court of Appeal. In addition to this, in both systems there are Civil and Criminal divisions. Moreover, one part of English courts’ system is County Court, which in Lithuania is like District Court. Finally, in both judicial institutions can participate witnesses.
On the other hand, there are some differences between English and Lithuania judicial institutions. To begin with, the main difference is jury because in Lithuania there is no jury and in English is. Secondly, Lithuania courts’ system shows that our country is democracy and English courts reflect monarchy. Finally, in English there are no Special – administrative Courts as in Lithuania.
In conclusion, in spite of the fact that there are some differences between English and Lithuania judicial institutions, both have the most important similarity to ensure justice.