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By James Ledward, May 21, 2012 - 2:57:49 PM
Simon Kirby, MP
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The Government has taken action to give Sussex Police the power to prosecute up to 50 per cent of magistrates’ court cases.
The red tape-cutting move will mean thousands of cases can be taken through the courts by officers, saving time and money and meaning a quicker result for victims.
The new powers will begin with uncontested traffic offences where the defendant does not enter a plea or fails to turn up to court.
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, said:
"Wasting police time is a criminal offence, but it’s happening in our courts week in, week out.
"At the moment the police and the Crown Prosecution Service are forced to duplicate work when cases are taken through the magistrates court, wasting time and money and meaning the victims of crime have to wait longer to get the justice they deserve.
"These changes will mean a leaner and more effective system, with our trusted local police able to put fighting crime first."
Theresa May, MP
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Home Secretary, Theresa May MP said:
"This move will slash bureaucracy, speed up justice and hand more discretion back to police officers."
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Features
- If you are the victim of the hate crime, report it!
May 08, 2012...read more
I’ve been the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Liaison Officer for Sussex Police in Brighton and Hove for the last 18 months and I’ve been based at Brighton Police Station for the last 9 years. - Eastbourne Rainbow: ‘Flying the Flag’ for the over 50s
Apr 29, 2012...read more
Eastbourne is a quiet town compared to Brighton. Amongst its many charms it has a lovely sea front promenade and easy access to the South Downs. This along with lower house prices than Brighton attracts many gay men and women to the town to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. - Brighton GEMS: A diamond by any other name
Mar 14, 2012...read more
Older Lesbian and Gay people first came together in Brighton in 1996 under the general umbrella of Age Concern and launched the Older Lesbian & Gay Men's Forum (OLGMF) in 1997.
Travel
- Seville - The Jewell in Andalucia's Crown
May 01, 2012...read more
I sat down last year and made a list of the European cities I had never visited but wanted to see. Krakow in Poland, Milan in Italy and Seville in Spain came top of my wish list. - Swim over the rainbow to Iceland
Apr 29, 2012...read more
The International Gay and Lesbian Aquatic Championships are being staged in Reykjavik, Iceland starting May 30. - Trafalgar Square goes Dutch on Saturday
Apr 08, 2012...read more
Holland House, in association with easyJet, is turning Trafalgar Square orange on Saturday April 14, 2012.
Latest News
- IDAHO day celebrated in Croydon
May 21, 2012...read more
On Thursday May 17, Croydon Area Gay Society (CAGS) held two very different events to celebrate IDAHO (the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia). - Electric car for city’s new Mayor
May 21, 2012...read more
New Mayor Councillor Bill Randall will take to the road in a clean, low cost, electric powered vehicle. - Local lawyer undertakes London Legal Walk today
May 21, 2012...read more
Local lawyer Philip Warford from Renaissance Legal will be joining the President of the Law Society and his team to run/walk 10k through London today to raise money for free legal advice agencies in London and the South East.
Arts
Food & Drink
- 'Supper with The Perfect Man' at the Swan
Mar 11, 2012...read more
David Waller, the author of Sandow’s biography 'The Perfect Man' will be hosting a literary supper – a three course supper followed by a talk, a question and answer session and book signing – on April 19th. - 'Dine with the stars' and help raise money for Cancer Research and Mencap
Feb 12, 2012...read more
The Queens Hotel in Brighto are staging their next 'Dine With The Stars' on Thursday, April 12 and money raised will be split between Cancer Research and Mencap.
- Local author, Rose Collis goes 'On the town'
Feb 01, 2012...read more
Following her hugely successful ‘Up Your Street‘ Supper Club events at The Swan in 2011, writer, historian and performer Rose Collis is staging a new season of thematic events in 2012, focusing on Science, Literature , Politics, Art, Royalty, Cinema and Theatre in Kemp Town and its environs.
