Ex-senior police officer on the radio yesterday talking in connection with the Insulate Britain protests a couple of months ago. The issue is the delay (sometimes months or years) in getting a case to court.
Police cannot keep offenders (innocent of course until proven guilty) in custody - so they are let out on bail and often re-offend.
The justice and court system in this country is broken - for simple offences they should be before a magistrate the next morning, for more complex a short delay may be acceptable.
Properly fund the courts and get rid of the delays. Those found guilty of disruptive anti social behaviour should get large fine + a suspended custodial sentence, implemented for repeat offences.
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