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FOCUS OF THE DAY: We must choose our words carefully when covering complex legal cases. A recent case that caught the public’s attention shows how writers’ choice of words can, however unintentionally, create a misleading impression. Full story - Guardian Law
FOCUS OF THE DAY: We must choose our words carefully when covering complex legal cases. A recent case that caught the public’s attention shows how writers’ choice of words can, however unintentionally, create a misleading impression. Full story - Guardian Law
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