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Is everyone aware of this Government’s intention to deprive motorists of the right to a Court hearing before Magistrates? The fixed penalty system has been systematically extended over the last twelve years to include all manner of alleged offences. It is not only a disgrace that an accused be threatened with an increased penalty should he have the temerity to question the facts, but the new system whereby anyone asking for a court hearing will be responsible for the court costs even if found not guilty beggars belief. If only everyone would exercise their right to a Court Hearing the system would collapse within 6 months.
Asked on 16 January 2010 by H.D., Halesowen
Answered by
Honest John
That’s one reason why they’ve proposed it. To discourage motorists from defending themselves. But it’s still an outrage against justice There is a Number 10 Petition against the proposal at: petitions.number10.gov.uk/CostsRecovery/
I urge you and every other reader to sign up.
I urge you and every other reader to sign up.
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