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singlejusticeprocedure
4 stories, newest first.
- Courts · City of London
£5m repaid to victims of wrongful fare dodging convictions
Nearly £5 million has been repaid to individuals whose convictions for fare dodging were overturned following unlawful use of the Single Justice Procedure by eight train companies. More than half of those who paid fines have not yet claimed their refunds.
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Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan wrongly convicted of car tax offence
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was wrongly convicted of failing to pay car tax. The conviction was overturned after it was found he did not own the vehicle, prompting calls for reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Courts · City of LondonMayor criticises courts for punishing domestic abuse victims
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has criticised fast-track courts for convicting domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills. He stated that women are being prosecuted for minor debts due to controlling partners or fleeing abuse, calling for urgent reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan fined £340 for untaxed Nissan Micra he denies owning
The Mayor of London was convicted in absentia under the Single Justice Procedure for failing to tax a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. Khan, who denies owning the vehicle, was fined £220, ordered to pay £85 in costs, and must settle a £35.84 unpaid tax bill within 28 days.
City of London4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 30