At present a shoplifter who steals a pack of bacon can elect trial by jury. This is a disproportionately expensive and slow way of delivering justice.
Theft below a certain threshold (say £5000) should be a summary only offence.
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Theft below a certain threshold (say £5000) should be a summary only offence.
At present a shoplifter who steals a pack of bacon can elect trial by jury. This is a disproportionately expensive and slow way of delivering justice.