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A YouTube video of an angry man sawing his property in half to sell on ebay turned out to be the work of the German Bar Association.
The video “Fur Laura” showed a fictional character named Martin G cutting items, including his car, in half at the end of his 12-year marriage.
The clip, that went viral, receiving more than 6 million views, was intended to highlight the problem of couples who fail to make provision for their relationship breakdown.
After the story about the video had received coverage worldwide the Deutsche Anwaltauskunft – an online magazine operated by the German Bar Association, put it hands up to the spoof, confessing “We are Martin G.”
It said the idea was to “humorously point to a problem that is not only relevant in Germany: too few married couples take precautions for the case of a possible separation – for example with a marriage contract.”
It also apologised to “everybody who had been teased” by the video.
A YouTube video of an angry man sawing his property in half to sell on ebay turned out to be the work of the German Bar Association.
The video “Fur Laura” showed a fictional character named Martin G cutting items, including his car, in half at the end of his 12-year marriage.
The clip, that went viral, receiving more than 6 million views, was intended to highlight the problem of couples who fail to make provision for their relationship breakdown.
After the story about the video had received coverage worldwide the Deutsche Anwaltauskunft – an online magazine operated by the German Bar Association, put it hands up to the spoof, confessing “We are Martin G.”
It said the idea was to “humorously point to a problem that is not only relevant in Germany: too few married couples take precautions for the case of a possible separation – for example with a marriage contract.”
It also apologised to “everybody who had been teased” by the video.
Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
Chair of the Bar reports back
