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Magistrates see sentencing powers increased in bid to cut backlog

Bernice Warren appeared at Ipswich magistrates charged with having sex with a dog

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The sentencing powers of magistrates has been doubled in a bid to tackle the backlog in the courts but the move has been criticised by lawyers.

Ipswich Magistrates Court on Elm Street.

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Drunk van driver ended up in ditch after six pints at pub

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The Buttermarket Shopping Centre is reopening more stores as lockdown measures continue to ease Pi

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Drunken man damaged Buttermarket shopping centre doors during early hours

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South East Suffolk Magistrates' Court (stock Image). Picture: GREGG BROWN

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Man, 37, accused of lying to police over dangerous driving incident

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South East Suffolk Magistrates' Court (stock Image). Picture: GREGG BROWN

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Burglar used stolen bank card to buy lottery scratch cards

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Simon Spence QC talking to the media during Joe Storey's murder trial. Picture : ANTONY KELLY

Ipswich Crown Court

New sentencing powers for magistrates could add to backlog, barrister warns

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Ipswich Magistrates Court on Elm Street

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Pensioner denies theft of vehicles and fraud charges

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Samuel Rossiter was jailed for 12 weeks at Suffolk Magistrates' Court

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Burglar jailed for break-in at Stowmarket dental practice

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Ipswich Magistrates Court on Elm Street

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Soldier assaulted police officers after drink driving arrest

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Ipswich Magistrates Court on Elm Street

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Badwell Ash man caught with hundreds of indecent images of children

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