• Forcing those convicted to appear in court is a call for theatre, not justice | Letters

    Forcing those convicted to appear in court is a call for theatre, not justice | Letters
    This populist nonsense needs to stop, writes Paul Collins; plus a letter from Michael FullerOf course it would be preferable if those convicted were in court to face the judge (Raab urged to fast-track plans to force criminals to attend sentencing, 4 April). But if they choose not to, are they to be dragged in, kicking and screaming? Or trussed up? Or pilloried? Or, if they are sentenced to life and a long minimum term, are they to quake at the threat of a few months more? This populist nonsense

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