The past 12 months have seen crimes which shocked and appalled our readers in equal measure. Harrowing tales of murder, gangland feuds and brazen frauds were all heard in Manchester's courts.
M.E.N. reporters are in court every day to ensure that justice is done in public. And, as have other years, 2022 has brought a number of high profile cases, many of which have grabbed headlines across the world and not just across Greater Manchester.
As another year comes to a conclusion, we look back on how the work of police and prosecutors, as well as the courage and determination of victims and witnesses, has helped justice to be done.
