Ministers set to review spot fines
Updated on 09 November 2009
Ministers are to look again at cautions and on-the-spot fines amid fears serious criminals are escaping justice, it has been revealed.
Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced the review of out of court punishments after sustained criticism from senior police officers and prosecutors.
The decision came after it was revealed up to 40,000 offenders are escaping with a caution every year, including rapists and violent thugs.
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