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The Spectator's Notes: Max Clifford's conviction vindicates juries. But so did the acquittals

Plus: Fighting Auberon Waugh over Europe, and what Britain will lose without Christianity

3 May 2014

9:00 AM

3 May 2014

9:00 AM

The conviction of Max Clifford for indecent assaults feels like a vindication of the jury system, as did the acquittal of the many other showbiz characters charged under Operation Yewtree. One reason I keep raising questions of justice about the current obsession with paedophilia is out of suspicion that those most zealous in their accusations are unhealthily interested in the subject.

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