£1billion court modernisation plan
The MoJ’s £1billion court modernisation plan includes provision for vulnerable victims and witnesses to give pre-recorded evidence before trial.
29th September 2016
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The MoJ’s £1billion court modernisation plan includes provision for vulnerable victims and witnesses to give pre-recorded evidence before trial.
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