Demonstrating an impressive commitment to understanding absolutely every aspect of the criminal justice system it oversees, the Ministry of Justice has this week got itself convicted of a crime.
In January a speed camera in Greater Manchester caught a Renault Trafic van registered to the MoJ blowing through a 50mph stretch of the M62 at 75mph.
Police sent their demand for the driver’s identity to an MoJ PO Box in Gwent, Wales, which had been identified as the address for the vehicle’s registered keeper.
After three reminders went unanswered the MoJ was sent a notice of intention to prosecute. That too was ignored, and when the case went before the Manchester City Magistrates’ court, the MoJ failed to appear or enter a plea.
In a closed door hearing, magistrate Mary Brough convicted the Ministry of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle when required, reported the Standard.
The MoJ was also fined £1,000 and ordered to pay £120 in costs and a £400 victim surcharge.
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