I have not dealt with wigs and gowns, but that is for another day. While we can make all types of criticisms of our judicial system and our system of criminal justice, most of which have a grain of truth in them, we should bear in mind that they command the confidence of the majority of people who regard judges as impartial and honourable people who are trying to do their best. Most sentences, although there are some exceptions, are regarded by most people as being reasonable in the circumstances.