17th December 2009, Page 27
17th December 2009
Page 27

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Counting The Cost Of Court Proceedings
A change in the law may deter operators from fighting a prosecution because even if they are successful, they will have to pay most of their costs. Words: Tim Ridyard Most......
Two Recent Cases Starkly Illustrate The Issues. In One, A
driver appealed to the Crown Court to reduce a fine (which it did from £500 to C30) and awarded him costs — under the new rules the driver could only recoup a small amount of......