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Justice is not simply to be done but it is to be seen to be done.

What sort of message does it send to the world at large if on the first day of Trial the Judge is required to say:

"The accused will please stand and state his nationality so that I can report your alleged offence to the immigration service in order that they may immediately begin consideration of your deportation... just on the off chance, you understand, that I subsequently find you guilty of the 'alleged' offence, (not to pre-judge things, honest)."

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