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Magistrates' powers of imprisonment doubled to free up Crown Courts

Work with offenders on a controversial new Government measure.

Magistrates' powers of imprisonment doubled to free up Crown Courts

Date - 3rd May 2022
By - Russell Webster - Work with Offenders
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Starting from yesterday’s Bank Holiday (2 May), the Government has controversially doubled the powers of Magistrates when passing a sentence of imprisonment. Historically, Magistrates have only been empowered to issue a maximum of six months...
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