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World Service,06 May 2002,28 mins

Taking On The Supreme Court

Everywoman

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22-year old Aida, a young mum from Gibraltar, is taking her boyfriend to court for battery and assault, but as there are only all-male juries in Gibraltar, she's worried she won't get a fair hearing. The show looks at the battle for equality she faces with the Supreme Court. Also on the programme: The woman who brought the china doll to China talks about her achievement. Plus, bringing the music of the world to children in England.

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