Consultation on Encouraging Earlier Guilty Pleas

This consultation proposes options for reform to encourage people who are guilty of a criminal offence to admit their guilt at an earlier stage in the criminal process. Earlier guilty pleas would reduce the burden on victims and witnesses and ensure a more efficient use of public resources. The consultation paper outlines three options for addressing this issue.

Related documents

• Download the Consultation on Encouraging Earlier Guilty Pleas (PDF 662 KB)
• Download the Equality Screening Form (PDF 514 KB)

Responding to this consultation

All responses should be returned by 5pm on 27 April 2012 in writing to the following address:

Or alternatively via email to

SpeedingUpJustice@dojni.x.gsi.gov.uk

Should you require any further information or hard copies of this consultation please contact:

Telephone: (028) 905 28269 or 905 22073

Fax: (028) 9052 2232

Contact Information

General Enquiries

Tel: (028) 9076 3000
Textphone: (028) 9052 7668

Media Enquiries:

Tel: (028) 9052 6444

Address:

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