Domestic violence victims have been convicted in fast-track courts over unpaid bills, according to court documents. Some of these women were prevented from accessing their money by a controlling partner, yet they were still prosecuted for failing to pay things like car tax and TV licenses. The issue has drawn attention from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has called on the government to reform the system to prevent damage to the justice system's reputation. The Single Justice Procedure (SJP) is a system in England and Wales that allows certain low-level criminal cases to be decided by magistrates without a trial. These cases are based on written evidence, and the magistrates make decisions quickly. However, recent court records show that women who have suffered domestic abuse have been prosecuted under this system, even when they explained that they were unable to pay because of abuse or financial control by their partners. Mayor Sadiq Khan raised concerns about these cases during the launch of a £15.6 million safety fund for women and girls. He said that women who have been victims of abuse should not be criminalized and criticized the current SJP system for allowing such outcomes. Khan emphasized that there is a growing body of evidence showing mistakes are being made in the SJP process, and he urged the Ministry of Justice to review and reform the system to restore public confidence. The government has previously considered reforms to the SJP system, and it has promised to outline proposed changes soon. However, the system has faced scrutiny in recent years for issues such as the prosecution of children, the overturning of thousands of fare evasion convictions, and the harsh treatment of vulnerable individuals like sick pensioners. The recent case involving Khan, who was fined for not taxing a car that was fraudulently registered in his name, has further highlighted the flaws in the system. Khan called the situation a "scam" and the conviction was later overturned.