2. Magistrates can refer to Crown for more serious crimes/ sentencing
3. Petty Criminals can “chose” crown court, snarling higher courts for years
4. Jury service is expensive and disruptive, should only be for most serious crimes
2. Magistrates can refer to Crown for more serious crimes/ sentencing
3. Petty Criminals can “chose” crown court, snarling higher courts for years
4. Jury service is expensive and disruptive, should only be for most serious crimes