Proceeding contribution from Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 March 2009. It occurred during Legislative debate on Criminal Law.
Criminal Law
The Minister fairly said that the police have discretion to arrest and charge. However, does she agree that the fixed penalty is an easier option for the officer, who does not have to go through the arresting and recording process and subsequently, if necessary, go to court? There is therefore a real risk that the fixed penalties will be used by officers as an easy option and that appropriate prosecution will not follow.
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- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 489 c371
- Session
- 2008-09
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Crime Cannabis Age Anti-social behaviour Fixed penalties Drugs Fines Offenders Police Young offenders Theft Shoplifting Vandalism
- Legislation
- Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amount of Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2009
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