2026-01-01
Are legal "costs" now on occasion indistinguishable from fines?
Especially perhaps if the Justice system doesn't like you?
Martin Geddes, in his quest to establish the authenticity of the SJP (Single Justice Procedure) which is routinely used to try defendants all across the country, has been handed what he assesses as an exorbitant award of "legal costs" against himself, and suspects that he is in effect being punished for his temerity in challenging the system.
He is in effect being charged for a refusal to engage.
It's a bit like you call to see your doctor's receptionist to make an appointment, but he has no appointments available, and the receptionist charges you for giving you that information.
