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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tristan Kirk and Harriet Tolson

Domestic violence victims convicted over unpaid bills in fast-track court

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the government to deliver swift reform to save the justice system from "disrepute" after fast-track courts convicted domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills.

Women who have suffered abuse at the hands of their partners are being prosecuted through the controversial Single Justice Procedure (SJP) after falling behind on payments, such as car tax and TV licence.

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