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High Court judge criticises council over handling of contempt proceedings in dispute over riverboats
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High Court judge criticises failure by council to deliver EHC plan
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High Court judge cuts disqualification term imposed on councillor
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High Court judge cuts disqualification term imposed on councillor
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High Court judge decides to hear lay evidence remotely in hearing of application by local authority for care order
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High Court judge dismisses committal proceedings brought against councillor
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High Court judge dismisses committal proceedings brought against councillor
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