Magistrates' Blog will be an ongoing chronicle of the work of the Magistrates' Courts of England and Wales. Please note that I tweet in a personal capacity.

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Joined April 2018
Replying to @CharlieMoloney
That knight in shining armour strikes again.
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Power of the Litter Police: magistrates.blogspot.com/202…
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Two Effects of the Sentencing Act 2026: magistrates.blogspot.com/202… The Act is like a knight in shining armour, riding to the rescue of criminals fully deserving of immediate custody.
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CCTV images released after man sexually assaults boy – West Midlands: btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/… The alleged assault took place at Longbridge railway station at approximately 8 pm on Thursday 22 October 2026.
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Appeals by Way of Case Stated: magistrates.blogspot.com/202… Appeal to the Crown Court is only available to the defence, so what happens if the prosecution is aggrieved at a decision taken by the Magistrates' Court?
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You know, for the amount of civil unrest they have in France I'm surprised their public order officers aren't a bit more slick in how they operate. Baton rounds, water cannon and tear gas all deployed in Place de la République, Paris.
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Lancashire Funeral Assistant Stole Ring from Body of Priest: magistrates.blogspot.com/202…
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Police issue CCTV appeal after theft at Scarborough One Stop: yorkpress.co.uk/news/2663471… Police have released CCTV footage of a person they want to speak to about a theft from One Stop in Scarborough on 21st September 2026.
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"Gender-Fluid" Southampton Man in Court for Wearing Burqa: magistrates.blogspot.com/202…
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