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

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-bargaining-coerces-young-defendants-into-guilty-pleas-says-report 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"