Another clever law change from New Labour

[BrowneIssue]

New regulations set to come into force later this month will see motorists forced to cough up court costs - even if they're found not guilty or acquitted of motoring offences.

This is a wind-up, Shirley?

[Doggy Styles]

Seriously, why is "lose" such a difficult word for people on internet forums to spell?

Their but for the grace of god and all that.

[Spacecadet]

Seriously, why is "lose" such a difficult word for people on internet forums to spell.

It's just one of those special words

[TimberWolf]

I would like to say they are just taking the Mickey now, but to say so would be somewhat belated.

[VectraMan]

Labour know they will loose the next election

lose

(and looseit badly)

lose

Seriously, why is "lose" such a difficult word for people on internet forums to spell.

This could be straight out of Brazil, where people are charged for their arrest, charged for their detention, and charged for "electrical procedures" relating to their interrogation:

"Don't fight it son! Confess quickly, or you'll jeopardize your credit rating."

[TykeMerc]

Seems a bit rough on poor people.

Everyone.

Irrespective of how much money someone has, why should they be out of pocket as a result of defending themselves against a charge that's untrue or has insufficient evidence?

What's being proposed is a case of gross injustice.

[TimberWolf]

Seems a bit rough on poor people.

[OwlHoot]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=20842

New regulations set to come into force later this month will see motorists forced to cough up court costs - even if they're found not guilty or acquitted of motoring offences.

The government-inspired change to the current set-up - where drivers get costs refunded if they're innocent - is being implemented to save cash, in spite of fierce opposition from legal and motoring groups who were nominally 'consulted' before the new policy was drawn up.

According to the Ministry of Justice, the age old principle of 'the loser pays' has been costing the government too much money. As a result the new rules make it clear that in future drivers will have to foot the bill for clearing their name. According to The Taxpayers Alliance, that equates to 400,000 people, or one in four of those who challenge a ticket.



Kerrrching!

I'm sure you were doing 107 MPH sir, like to go to court and clear your name?

It sounds like they are starting to resurrect the old legal principle Rex non potest peccare ("The Crown can do no wrong"). In other words if official proceedings, whatever the outcome, leave you out of pocket then tough.

Before you know it they'll be abolishing legal aid, and will expect defendants to rely on the judge to protect their interests, like back in the 18th century (when defence briefs were not admitted in court during felony trials).

The Human Rights lawyers will have a field day with all this.

[threaded]

seriously though, how the **** are you supposed to react to new labours attitude towards the court process in this country?

Charge them with treason.

[Lockhouse]

They really are a bunch of *****.

[Spacecadet]

That is the most childish argument I have read on here, and that really is saying something!

oops, maybe it needed scarasm tags/smilie

Or you need a sense of humour

seriously though, how the **** are you supposed to react to new labours attitude towards the court process in this country?

[Peoplesoft bloke]

That is the most childish argument I have read on here, and that really is saying something!

Agreed (sort of) but some of Cybertory's would have run it pretty close.

[Shimano105]

Labour know they will loose the next election (and loose it badly) and are in "spite" mode, trying to get back at us for not voting them back in whilst they still have the power to do so.

That is the most childish argument I have read on here, and that really is saying something!

[Spacecadet]

Labour know they will loose the next election (and loose it badly) and are in "spite" mode, trying to get back at us for not voting them back in whilst they still have the power to do so.

[DimPrawn]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=20842

New regulations set to come into force later this month will see motorists forced to cough up court costs - even if they're found not guilty or acquitted of motoring offences.

The government-inspired change to the current set-up - where drivers get costs refunded if they're innocent - is being implemented to save cash, in spite of fierce opposition from legal and motoring groups who were nominally 'consulted' before the new policy was drawn up.

According to the Ministry of Justice, the age old principle of 'the loser pays' has been costing the government too much money. As a result the new rules make it clear that in future drivers will have to foot the bill for clearing their name. According to The Taxpayers Alliance, that equates to 400,000 people, or one in four of those who challenge a ticket.



Kerrrching!

I'm sure you were doing 107 MPH sir, like to go to court and clear your name?