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‘Paddington’ executives given immunity

Rail executives giving evidence to the public inquiry on the Paddington rail crash are to enjoy protection from potential self-incrimination. This was confirmed by attorney-general Lord Williams of Mostyn QC to enable the inquiry to proceed more speedily, in the interests of gaining the knowledge to prevent other such disasters.

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