"The police had an alleged confession from him, but there was no physical evidence, " Michael Baum, the lawyer who represented Ranta at his trial, told CNN.

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Professor Michael Baum, from the Portland Hospital in London, says that it is now right that women should be presented with all the evidence about screening before they give their consent.

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