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This thread covers Part 2 (the criminal sections) of the #JRandCourtsBill #JudicialReviewBill which make significant, and potentially very damaging changes to how the criminal courts work.

There’s so much wrong with this part, and we’ve set out key examples below → (1/17)
Clause 3 would introduce a new way for people accused of crimes that are not punishable with prison to plead guilty entirely online.

It builds on the existing ‘single justice procedure’. (2/17)
This is where you receive a letter accusing you of a crime, and you can respond either pleading guilty or not guilty.

Your case will then be heard by a single magistrate in a closed session.

The prosecutor/defendants’ case must be made in writing. (3/17)
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MPs will shortly debate the Judicial Review and Courts Bill #JRandCourtsBill #JudicialReviewBill.

This thread covers Part 1 of the Bill which relates to judicial review (1/10) →
Clause 1 would introduce two new remedies for #judicialreview – prospective only quashing orders and suspended quashing orders. (2/10)
Prospective only remedies risk undermining ordinary citizens’ ability to hold the government to account and deny redress for people who have been affected by unlawful government action – we are calling for them to be removed from the Bill. (3/10)
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