Magistrates concerned that offending could spike
​Offending rates on the Isle of Man could spike as people feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Magistrates have shared their concerns with member of Tynwald who quizzed them on whether they expect to see a rise in the number of people appearing in court.
Tynwald will hold an extraordinary sitting of the court on Thursday to discuss further support for local residents.
Lisa Horton and Gill Eaton have given evidence to a committee looking at youth justice saying they’re already starting to see the effect of increasing prices:
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