Fine without court hearing law?

[Gilbertd]

Some time ago there was some discussion on the legality of parking fines as there appeared to be a law somewhere that stated that a fine cannot be levied without the order of a court. Does anyone know if this was an ancient UK law or European legislation?

I'm hoping it is European as I'm about to take on the Hungarian Government.....

[mark69sheer]

Are Hungary in the EU?

[SS2.]

mark69sheer said:

Are Hungary in the EU?

Yes. Joined in 2004.

[bluepolarbear]

Claimed under the UK bill of rights so won't help you in Hungary. From memory it was dismissed by the house of lords

[Gilbertd]

Fair enough, that means I've only got three breaches of European legislation on them......

[lookrightfirst]

it has always been a basic right under English Law to have the right to a trial by Jury, consisting of 12 good Men and true!, its the very basis of English Common Law that goes back about 800 Years, dont let anyone tell you otherwise

[vonhosen]

And when do you see anyone judged by 12 good men/women for a summary only offence ?

[Einion Yrth]

So that'll be another example of the erosion of hard won rights. Great.