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Pilot programme, its result fixed (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

show trial

This could be a double definition.

'pilot programme' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'its result fixed' is the second definition.
(court case where the result is decided in advance)

(Other definitions for show trial that I've seen before include "legal spectacular" , "Mock public examination" , "This process manipulated" , "Court proceedings where the guilty decision has been decided in advance" , "Travesty of justice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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