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Ministry of Justice looking at doubling magistrates' maximum sentencing powers.
The move would see more trials taking place in a justice system hit with large backlogs.
But the Criminal Bar Association says it would "simply make things worse" for overcrowded prisons.
MoJ source played down reports, but did not deny it was on the table or that measures are needed.
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