Exclusive: Plan to cut backlogs by doubling maximum term from six to 12 months was tried before by Tories
Ministers will announce plans within days to give magistrates in England and Wales fresh powers to hand down longer custodial sentences to help reduce the backlog in crown courts and prisons, the Guardian understands.
The development will allow magistrates to try more serious crimes, and double the maximum punishments handed out for an offence from six to 12 months.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: Plan to cut backlogs by doubling maximum term from six to 12 months was tried before by ToriesMinisters will announce plans within days to give magistrates in England and Wales fresh powers to hand down longer custodial sentences to help reduce the backlog in crown courts and prisons, the Guardian understands.The development will allow magistrates to try more serious crimes, and double the maximum punishments handed out for an offence from six to 12 months. Continue reading…
