British judges more willing to talk to the press.

Judges typically don't talk to the press but the London Times reports here that changes may be in store as more "activist" judges are appointed who see in the media an opportunity to educate the British public about the courts and the role of a judge. Can't you just see somebody dressed like this doing a press confeence?

Actually, I applaud this approach. I have long thought that judges ought utilize the media to do more to educate the public about the judicial system and the business of judging as long as they avoid commenting on specific cases. Of course I am also in the minority of judges who find nothing wrong with the media televising judicial proceedings.