There is no doubt that lengthy argument about disputed facts in oral hearings would be counter-productive.

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Oral hearings are expected in late December and the commission's findings will be made public some time next year.

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Shadow justice minister Lord Bach argued it would discourage oral hearings, which he said tend to have a higher success rate than written hearings.

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It also wants to reform the delivery of justice, by switching to oral court hearings.

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