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Do not widen out-of-court penalties, magistrates tell Jack Straw - The Times

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“Magistrates want ministers to halt the widening of on-the-spot fines for offenders, warning that serious crimes are not reaching the courts. They have told Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, that the use of the fines in cases involving assault is undermining confidence in the justice system.” Full story The Times, 5th May 2009 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk [...]

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