That Graham Linehan piece is astonishing.
Harry calls it extortion. If you pay sixty quid now for a re-education course, we'll wipe the crime - ie not even record it.
And what on earth is the course content?? Apparently one suggestion is to check with your neighbours before you post on Facebook!
Which neighbours? What are their credentials? Who's approved and who isn't?
And he's certain this is common practice.