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Attorney General seeks evidence on the impact of social media on criminal trials
Judges, solicitors and victims’ groups are being asked to submit evidence about the impact of social media on criminal trials.
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Paedophile has sentenced doubled under ULS scheme
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The Impact of Social Media on the Administration of Justice
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Attorney General seeks evidence on the impact of social media on criminal trials
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