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Date November 12, 2025 1:55 AM
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Separately, last month, the CPS said it was considering a compensation
scheme for those with no representation in the civil case. We asked
the CPS what level of evidence this alternative scheme would require,
but it told us it was not able to share any details at this stage.

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