Prosecutions
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if her Department will review the effectiveness of the single justice procedure.
Answered by Heidi Alexander
The Single Justice Procedure is an important part of ensuring cases can be heard swiftly within the magistrates' courts.
We are aware of the criticism of aspects of the process and are looking at ways to improve the process to ensure the Single Justice Procedure continues to provide a fair and proportionate way of dealing with these offences.
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