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Appeal succeeds over failure by judge to identify perpetrator of injuries sustained by child
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Appellant fails in challenge to closure order barring him from accessing his flat
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Appellant fails in Divisional Court challenge to convictions over failure to meet private hire vehicle licensing requirements
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