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Watchdogs criticise out-of-court penalties

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Confidence in the justice system in England and Wales is being undermined by processes used to dispose of offences out of court, according to the Inspectorate of Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Dru Sharpling from the Inspectorate explains the findings.


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