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FOCUS OF THE DAY: 100 judges and magistrates received death threats over cases in past five years. Scale of intimidation faced by those on the bench revealed as concerns raised over impact of legal aid cuts in family courts. Full story - Guardian Law
FOCUS OF THE DAY: 100 judges and magistrates received death threats over cases in past five years. Scale of intimidation faced by those on the bench revealed as concerns raised over impact of legal aid cuts in family courts. Full story - Guardian Law
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