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Labour MP Natalie Fleet says she backs the government's controversial plans to abolish some jury trials, but apologies to "the 200 women in this country that will be raped today" who, because of subsequent delays, might have to wait until 2030 for their case to go to trial. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00I back these reforms, not because they are made to, but because they are right.
00:06Because I want my granddaughter to grow up in a world where women can be believed,
00:13get fast justice and move on with their lives.
00:16So, I tell the 200 women in this country that will be raped today.
00:22I am sorry that you will have to wait until 2030 for trial.
00:27But today we're doing something about it.
00:30And I am so proud to walk through those lobbies on your behalf.
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