Offenders will be named and shamed by Avon and Somerset police
Everyone convicted of an offence in the Avon and Somerset Constabulary area is to be named and shamed on the force's website.
The number of offenders prosecuted has more than doubled since 2005.
In the 12 months to April 2006, the total number of people convicted in Avon and Somerset courts was 17,085. This compares to 41,503 in the 12 months to April 2008.
The big jump has been attributed to more efficient working across the criminal justice system and to the increased availability of "instant" punishment such as cautions.
Superintendent Matt Ayres, of Avon and Somerset Constabulary's criminal justice department, said: "The aim of this project is to show the public the work we are doing to tackle offenders in their neighbourhood."
To view the new web page visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/offenders.
3 Comments
by John, Bristol
Wednesday, November 04 2009, 5:33PM
“There is a danger that some of those who are 'named and shamed' may see it as some form of accolade, almost an indication of their, misguided, macho egos.
Far better to bring back the stocks.
It's hard to be macho with urine running down your legs and it would be an ideal way of getting rid of those over ripe piles of fruit and veg.
But, with human rights taking a front seat these days, 'naming and shaming' may be the best we get.”
by bob, europe
Tuesday, November 03 2009, 4:56PM
“In law, a conviction is the verdict that results when a court of law finds a defendant guilty of a crime. And proton your definition would be...?”
by proton, bristol
Tuesday, November 03 2009, 1:47PM
“this is not right - just because you have been convicted it does not mean you comited the crime.”