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Might it be possible for there to be two categories, balance of probabilities and beyond a reasonable doubt? For the offences which the SRA can fine up to £2,000, currently at least, balance of probabilities would do, but for those which it deems more serious and have to go to the SDT still requiring 'beyond a reasonable doubt'

And could there be plea bargaining, in return for a 'guilty' plea, if the case is deemed appropriate, the matter is dealt with by the SRA with its limited powers?

And please, PLEASE, can we have a detailed explanation as to how costs in these cases are calculated. Some of them exceed what I charged in a lit of my cases which went to a full trial.

And, finally, could those advocates who regularly appear before the SRA/SDT for the 'prosecution' for these fantastic fees be required to represent free of charge defendants on the cab rank rule basis. I understand that at present they are prohibited, yes PROHIBITED, from appearing for the defence. Can you believe that? And what justification can there possibly be for that?

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