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Stop Delaying Justice

Defence lawyers say a drive to cut delays in magistrates' courts is leading to people being denied justice.

Miscarriages of justice are happening in the Magistrates Court system because of a drive to reduce delays, say defence lawyers. They say some cases are being dismissed because prosecutors and the police haven't been able to file the necessary papers in time - in other cases, defendants are coming under undue pressure to plead guilty.

Also - the fight to control the trade in smuggled cigarettes and tobacco.

And... the £2.5 million being spent to boost the number of immigration officers on duty during the London Olympics. Some of the money will be used to re-hire staffs who've taken early retirement or voluntary severance.

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Sun 15 Apr 2012 21:00

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  • Sun 15 Apr 2012 21:00

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