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Create powers to increase sentences where a defendant refuses to attend court

Submitted by Bob McCann on Tuesday 4th April 2023

Published on Wednesday 5th April 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 5th October 2023

Signatures: 67

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Create powers to increase sentences where a defendant refuses to attend court

Petition Details

Where a defendant is in custody but refuses to attend court, we want the courts to be given powers to increase any sentence applied.

Additional Information

By refusing to attend court defendants are refusing to face the consequences of their actions. We believe this is an insult to the court and victims.

If a defendant refuses to attend court then judges should have the power to add a penalty term for non-appearance of up to 5 years dependant on the offence.


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