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Courts Service Covered Up IT Bug That Caused Evidence to Go Missing
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Courts Service Covered Up IT Bug That Caused Evidence to Go Missing

Written by John Barwell 8 August 202518 August 2026

A leaked report reveals HMCTS hid a major IT bug for years, risking miscarriages of justice across multiple court systems.

Open Justice Prevails: Court Documents to be Published in Landmark Ruling
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Open Justice Prevails: Court Documents to be Published in Landmark Ruling

Written by John Barwell 20 December 202418 August 2026

High Court rules in favour of publishing Crown Court documents, championing open justice and public accountability.

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