Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 4 Apr 2012

1. CLARKE HITS BACK OVER 'SECRET COURTS'

Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has hit back at criticism of his plans to extend the use of "secret courts" by claiming that US intelligence services have been "cutting back" on the amount of information they share with MI5 and MI6. Earlier, Nick Clegg said judges, not ministers, should have the final say on when a hearing should be held in secret.

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