Justice committee says mandatory payment of up to £1200 for convicted defendants ‘incompatible with principles of justice’
The criminal courts charge,a mandatory payment of up to £1200 imposed on all convicted defendants, must be abolished as “soon as possible”, and the Conservative-dominated justice select committee has urged. Related: The Guardian view on the criminal courts charge: unjust,ineffective and mean-spirited | Editorial Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com