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The mandatory criminal courts charge needs to be urgently reviewed: During my 18 years on the bench, I have known nothing
The mandatory criminal courts charge needs to be urgently reviewed: During my 18 years on the bench, I have known nothing cause as much angst and concern among magistrates as the mandatory criminal courts charge. This seismic change to the criminal justice system, which came into effect on 13 April, means that when defendants appear in court to submit their plea, it is no longer solely a consideration of innocence or guilt. It has become an economic risk calculation.
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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