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UK police investigating Ann Widdecombe's death to probe conduct of counter-terror officer

Police identified a line of inquiry “which may have been relevant” but was “not identified and pursued by them at the time”.

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Judge opens inquiries into seven cases of alleged unlawful detention due to solicitor strike

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