Written evidence to be reported to the House

Part of Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 4:30 pm on 16 October 2007.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 4:30, 16 October 2007

Following up on that point, it is interesting that the police appear to take the same view about the conditional caution scheme and echo some of the points made by the probation service. I am intrigued by a statement in the Magistrates Association evidence, that

“There is some evidence to suggest that such measures are not always imposed any more quickly than if dealt with in a court.”

Given that the principal argument for this scheme is expedition, reducing the workload on the courts and ensuring a quick disposal, what evidence is there to support that contention? It is a very interesting observation.