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Originally Posted by Vicky.

I really want to fight it, I would LOVE to challenge them in court. But, she is adamant she wants to plead guilty to avoid a court case as shes basically housebound due to her health. Not sure if talking to MP would make any difference once plea is in and fine done? Definitely pursuing the overcharging though. They have taken to ignoring me completely now, so have put in a subject access request to get all the details they hold on her, which would presumably include payments she has made.

I find it odd, that courts do not have the ability to allow family members to take the place of ill relatives? Surely as long as permission is there that whould be fine. But the guy I spoke to said its absolutely not possible and she would have to be there..

Vicky, one of the reasons they will continue to get away with it is by getting people to plead guilty to remove the stress and hassle. Let her plead guilty if that's what she wants, but don't let that be the end of the matter. In a relaxed manner, from a position of strength you can then highlight the injustice of it to people like the press and her MP. Even citizens advice or equivalent is a good place to start. People are not allowed to prey on the vulnerable