"Victims of crime are too often left feeling denied real justice, " she said.

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It brings together clear reporting of the complicated business details with a wonderful feeling for the macho attitudes and extraordinary vanities of Houston, scene of the crime and of the forthcoming trial despite the vigorous efforts of the defendants to have it moved elsewhere.

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"This left-out 25% is in danger of feeling totally marginalised from mainstream society, which will breed high levels of disillusionment, crime and exclusion, " said David Laws, Liberal Democrat spokesman.

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