Nottingham Magistrates' Court in Nottingham

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  joti Desour

  :: 24 April 2018 21:15:33

  I had to go to the court to review the sum of a fine I had been given, in hopes of the court reducing the fine. The way I was treated by the judge was so inhumane that I left the court in tears and had to be consoled by the usher. I had never been to a court before, and so I sat down when I entered the court room, not knowing that one is supposed to stand. I was shouted at by the judge for accidentally sitting. When I asked the judge what would happen if I could not afford the fine total and if I could demonstrate that I did not have the means to do so, he told me I would be treated as a fine defaulter and sent to prison. I was shocked about this as I do not have a criminal record and have never been arrested. I later found out from the usher that it was hyperbole, and that if I could not afford the fine I would probably just be given a reduced monthly repayment plan. The judge had exaggerated and used scare-tactics to intimidate me. When my case was up, the judge simply looked at me and said 'leave', a command which he barked and made me feel like a dog. An incredibly intimidating and all-round awful experience from start to finish. Do not expect to be treated with basic human dignity if you are unfortunate enough to go here.

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  Matthew Perkins

  :: 13 September 2017 16:36:12

  Trying to get through on the phone is a nightmare. No-one seems to answer.

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  Matthew Chapman

  :: 09 August 2017 11:01:27

  Got fined, was a terrible experience. No ambiance.

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  Roy Lee

  :: 21 August 2016 11:18:53

  Absolutely filthy

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  gavin isaac

  :: 04 August 2016 10:48:30

  Don't oder food in there cafe it's awful