Then there is the judge to be considered." "But surely one can rely on the judge dealing fairly with a man who is unable to afford a solicitor and counsel ?" "Undoubtedly, as a rule, a judge will give an unrepresented litigant every assistance and consideration.

English judges in general are high-minded men with a deep sense of their great responsibilities.

But you cannot afford to take any chances.

You must consider the exceptions.
A judge has been a counsel, and he may carry to the bench some of the professional prejudices of the bar.

Indeed, if you consider the absurd licence permitted to counsel in their treatment of witnesses, and the hostile attitude adopted by some judges towards medical and other scientific men who have to give their evidence, you will see that the judicial mind is not always quite as judicial as one would wish, especially when the privileges and immunities of the profession are concerned.