Many will call the next statement anti-americanism but there are two main streams of judiciary in the world. One based on the Angle-Saxon model (litigation) and the other is based largely on the French system of old. The last isn't suffering from litigation and here ill intend, malice or direct and glaring irresponsibility must be proven to be convicted. In some cases (SOME) official general responsibility may lead to guild but only in a few cases where the injured person had a obligation to follow.

Personally I'm rather happy with the French inspired system and I think the countries that are using it right now will do so for a long time to come.

WOuter