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

Young prisoners in England and Wales are being rushed into guilty pleas under US-style bargaining arrangements, with some defendants said to be given just 30 minutes to decide, it is claimed.

Survey results and focus group discussions with those serving sentences has raised concerns about a lack of informed choice in a criminal justice system that incentivises an early guilty plea.

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