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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The use of private prosecutions is a growing trend in England and Wales, particularly in the creative industries, where lawyers acting for film, music and broadcasting rights owners have achieved a string of successes in the last few years. Full story - New Law Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: The use of private prosecutions is a growing trend in England and Wales, particularly in the creative industries, where lawyers acting for film, music and broadcasting rights owners have achieved a string of successes in the last few years. Full story - New Law Journal
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