In a separate ruling, Ofcom also cleared ITV of unfair treatment following a complaint made by Ms Alexander's father, Glenn Smith, who joined his daughter on stage after she became upset by the judges' comments.

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Ironically, when the judges made their comments on each team, it almost sounded as if Miami did too much work!

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Some of the nominee's strongest comments came in questioning on whether American judges should rely on foreign case law when making decisions.

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His comments follow a letter from the office of NI's top judge saying it was vital judges considered the merits of individual cases independently.

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