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Court reforms vital to tackle ‘scandalous disgrace’ of backlog, says Ken Clarke

Court reforms vital to tackle ‘scandalous disgrace’ of backlog, says Ken Clarke

The Tory grandee backed plans to reduce the number of jury trials and create a new type of crown court where cases are heard by judges.

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