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