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chris123
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 Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:13 am Post subject: Speeding crimes go out of court |
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The courts will no longer deal with low-level motoring offences such as speeding, the lord chancellor has announced:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4862162.stm
Oh dear 
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astrocompass
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So no change, then.
There's been a move for quite some time to get low-level offences dealt with by the Fixed Penalty route - whether that be speeding, parking infringements, or anti-social behaviour (Penalty Notices for Disorder). Frees up police and court time, offences disposed quickly but with a recourse to the Courts should the defendant require it.
This isn't anything new - I'm surprised that anyone's surprised.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:24 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, there is no surprise, no trial means bigger profits! |
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astrocompass
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| Quote: | | Yes, there is no surprise, no trial means bigger profits! |
Errrr, for whom? How does that work in practise? I wasn't aware that the court system is intended to make profits. Could be a good idea, tho'.
Gissa clue.
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Crad
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Errrr, for whom? How does that work in practise? I wasn't aware that the court system is intended to make profits. Could be a good idea, tho'.
Gissa clue. |
I thought the whole basis of law is to make money!
What I mean is that if a speeding case goes to court, it costs money. If it’s dealt with directly it raises revenue. |
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