It is perhaps the case that the criminals simply got their intelligence wrong.

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It is perhaps for this reason that fascination surrounded the case.

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If the Commission is unsatisfied with the response it could take the case to an EU court and perhaps force a change in UK law.

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Whatever the case, it is imperative that at the time of the campaign period - perhaps the most volatile part of the whole peace process - all guns will be silent.

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Given the significance of the case and the influence it could have on shaping Malaysia's image abroad, it is perhaps odd that the court started the trial by offending the foreign observers whose goodwill could boost its standing.

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