Compromise

INT. QUESTIONING ROOM - DAY

TWO ASIAN GENTLEMEN, IN PRISON GARB, ARE SAT NEXT TO ADIL, THEIR LAWYER. PETER (40's, DETECTIVE) STANDS OVER THEM AT THE TABLE.

PETER
They've got to talk at some point; we'll just detain them as long as it takes.

ADIL TRANSLATES TO THE DETAINEES. ONE OF THE MEN HEATEDLY REPLIES.

ADIL
They say they're not prepared to be tried under your corrupt and biased laws. Only Sharia Law represents a fair trial.

PETER
Look, this is ridiculous; there must be some compromise we can come to?

FADE OUT:

INT. COURT ROOM - DAY

CAMERA PANS THROUGH JURY TO THE JUDGE'S BOX.

JUDGE (OOV)
(DEEP AND LOUD) We are here today to hear the case of Naeem Islam and Saeed Khan. Jurors are asked to be as impartial and objective as possible when making their judgement of naughty or nice (WE SEE THE JUDGE IS FATHER CHRISTMAS) in this highly-publicised case.

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PETER AND ADIL LOOKING VERY PLEASED WITH THEMSELVES SHAKING HANDS.

END OF SKETCH

Hi Adam,

The sticking point for me is that Father Christmas is essentially Christian (or was that Coca-Cola?). Anyhow it didn't make sense for them to want Sharia Law, but compromise on Christmas. Or have I missed the point?

I had wondered if that would be a sticking point. Maybe Timmy Mallett would be more appropriate?

It's a good idea but a clumsy introduction.

Don't make them Muslims but the idea of a faith court based on Santa is a winner.