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In 2014, a massage therapist called Sylvie Berki accused Russell Brand of assaulting her. The High Court issued a secret injunction that silenced her for the rest of her life. (taxpolicy.org.uk)
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Its also power in and of itself. Two rich people in dispute, one with connections to political power, will have the advantage over the other.

I agree that, in practical terms, the ability to absorb costs is a decisive factor in most legal cases.

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