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Anon at 6:14 I agree with you up to a point - yes the CPS has always been underfunded, and in the past it had problems attracting and retaining capable prosecutors. However, it's fair to say that the situation has got much much worse in recent years, following the savage cuts made first by the coalition and now by this government. Hordes of staff have been made redundant and the close working relationship with the police which had helped prevent some of the catastrophes of the past is being rolled back. I fear that the situation is going to get worse, and won't be surprised if we see some really high profile miscarriages of justice in the near future. I think Alison Saunders is a perfectly competent DPP but is being made to defend the indefensible.

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