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by superkuh 474 days ago
True. But in this case many UK localities are adopting these legal practices. It's new, but rising. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/oct/06/rise-of-plea-bar...

"Rise of plea-bargaining coerces young defendants into guilty pleas, says report. US-style negotiations for reduced sentences in England and Wales raises fears of false confessions and lack of informed consent"