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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tralfamadore
Posts: 10,343
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tralfamadore
Posts: 10,343
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What happened to the rioters in court?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14504294
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About 1,600 people are now known to have been arrested following four nights of riots and disturbances in cities across England.
According to Ministry of Justice figures released on Friday, 796 of those arrested have been charged with offences ranging from burglary, theft, and handling stolen goods to offences of violence and disorder.
It is not yet possible to do a detailed breakdown of the figures, as not all the data is available. The graphic attached - based on information provided by Greater Manchester Police and City of Manchester magistrates' court, and Nottinghamshire Police - gives a snapshot of what has happened to some of those charged so far:
The national figures from the Ministry of Justice show that about 66% of those who have appeared in court have been remanded into custody to wait for another court hearing.
The MoJ says this compares with an average remand figure of 10% for similar offences in 2010.
Many of those who have been remanded into custody will have their cases referred to the Crown Courts which have tougher sentencing powers.
About 83% of the suspected rioters were over the age of 18.
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Banged up !
Last edited by Omah; 14-08-2011 at 09:14 AM.
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