RE: 'Not Guilty' Motorists Face Court Costs
Discussion
I always thought the 'Ministry of Justice' always sounded like something from a banana republic, but shirley they don't have to live up to their image so completely.
Never mind nailing the petition to Slack Jaws face, I was thinking more in terms of taking the proposals and shoving them up the other end.
Any other party has to be better than this mob. Good grief.
Petition signed and put on several social networks.
Never mind nailing the petition to Slack Jaws face, I was thinking more in terms of taking the proposals and shoving them up the other end.
Any other party has to be better than this mob. Good grief.
Petition signed and put on several social networks.
The consultation suggested the government aims to save £20million with the changes they will be introducing. £20million would not even run the NHS for a day.
Thank you Piston Heads for taking up this cause and for pushing the numbers of the petition up.
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
Thank you Piston Heads for taking up this cause and for pushing the numbers of the petition up.
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
GMS lawyer said:
The consultation suggested the government aims to save £20million with the changes they will be introducing. £20million would not even run the NHS for a day.
Thank you Piston Heads for taking up this cause and for pushing the numbers of the petition up.
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
sacking 3/4 of Parliament would be far more cost effective.......and satisfyingThank you Piston Heads for taking up this cause and for pushing the numbers of the petition up.
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
GMS lawyer said:
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
Not to mention the real risks of danger to CPS prosecutors when the acquitted find themselves irate and out of pocket. It is especially unnecessary when the courts have discretion not to award costs for those who they think have brought it on themselves or have got off on a technicality.LuS1fer said:
GMS lawyer said:
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
Not to mention the real risks of danger to CPS prosecutors when the acquitted find themselves irate and out of pocket. It is especially unnecessary when the courts have discretion not to award costs for those who they think have brought it on themselves or have got off on a technicality.http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2009/665...
Also, the reference to bringing a prosecution upon yourself, means if you make a false confession or something similar.
I have no doubt that countless people I currently encounter every day will accept prosecutions when they know they are innocent. The ONLY reason they will do this is because of finances. Trial by bank balance is not what this country's justice system should be about. The government are relying on people a) not fully understanding the issues and b) thinking it doesn't affect them. It could affect 27 million motorists! What do you do if you KNOW you weren't speeding?! What do you do if you tried to blow into the breath test machine but it wouldn't register?!
Knowing that there is already a sector of society that could never afford my firm's fees, even with the present system, I produced a do-it-yourself kit a few years ago that costs less than £10 but it's not enough. The courts and CPS often railroad litigants in person into accepting procedural decisions that should never be made.
I strongly believe that if something is worth fighting for it may involve a struggle but ultimately, we'll get there in the end. Please keep spreading the word.
RANT OVER!
Frimley111R said:
GMS lawyer said:
....and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected ....
WTF is there to 'review'? Frimley111R said:
GMS lawyer said:
....and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected ....
WTF is there to 'review'? "I think it is outrageous and I would be interested to see if it could be legally challenged.
"If an individual is being prosecuted by the state, the individual is entitled to use their own means to defend themselves and expect reimbursement if they are acquitted.
"This doesn't mean that the courts do not have the right to act if they believe that they are facing an extravagant claim. But to move away from a system in which an acquitted defendant has the right to recover their expenses to one where they only get back a small proportion is entirely wrong."
Frimley111R said:
GMS lawyer said:
....and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected ....
WTF is there to 'review'? 
ds that live in different place to us. Actually I have voted for Mr Boris hoping that he would deliver on at least one of his promises but it seems he went back on his word and delivered f
k all . GMS lawyer said:
LuS1fer said:
GMS lawyer said:
I know some of you may feel despondent about the worth of a number 10 petition but it has led to the Tories pushing for a vote on a parliamentary debate and they have promised a full review of the situation if elected as they agree this is an ill thought out short term solution that will most probably lead to rising costs for the CPS budget.
Not to mention the real risks of danger to CPS prosecutors when the acquitted find themselves irate and out of pocket. It is especially unnecessary when the courts have discretion not to award costs for those who they think have brought it on themselves or have got off on a technicality.http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2009/665...
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