The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances.

被告们决定认罪，但坚称有情有可原的情节。

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In an interview for BBC Radio Four's World at One, Mr Willetts said universities were "entitled to look behind" A level grades to decide who to admit.

BBC: UK Politics

Results could be made available to universities before they decide whom to admit.

ECONOMIST: Talent spotting

In May, the BSA's 1, 400-member National Council is expected to consider a proposal to ease the ban by allowing sponsors of local Scout units to decide for themselves whether to admit gays.

WSJ: Amid Boy Scout turmoil, other groups hope to grow