Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposalsMagistrates in England and Wales may receive extended powers to reduce court backlog and expedite justice processes.
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powersNew sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations.
Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposalsMagistrates in England and Wales may receive extended powers to reduce court backlog and expedite justice processes.
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powersNew sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations.
Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powersMinisters plan to empower magistrates in England and Wales to impose longer sentences to reduce court case backlogs and prison overcrowding.