Serial Thieves May Not Face Jury Trial
Sunday, 8th October 2023 at 3:28pmThe Sun website reports that ministers are considering removing serial shoplifters’ right to a jury trial under a possible crackdown to clear the backlog in courts.
Prolific offenders should be dealt with swiftly by magistrates handing out sentences, freeing the crown courts to hear more important cases.
With Britain in the grip of a shoplifting epidemic, high street traders have begged ministers to get tougher on offenders to ease the crisis.
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