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5: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause— “Access to free court transcripts for victims(1) Victims of criminal offences shall be entitled to receive, without charge, court transcripts of—(a) the Route to Verdict, and(b) bail decisions and conditions,which are relevant to their case.(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that such transcripts are provided within 14 days of a request.(3) The entitlement under subsection (1) shall apply irrespective of whether the victim gave evidence in the case.”Member's explanatory statement This new clause would give victims a right to receive, free of charge, court transcripts of the Route to Verdict and bail decisions relevant to their case. It requires that transcripts be provided within 14 days of a request and clarifies that this right applies whether or not the victim gave evidence in the case.