A Lawyer Writes

A Lawyer Writes

Defending the judges

A cautionary tale from the US Supreme Court

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Joshua Rozenberg
May 03, 2023
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“As soon as may be after his acceptance of office,” says the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 in a charmingly opaque phrase, the lord chancellor shall swear to

respect the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary and discharge my duty to ensure the provision of resources for the efficient and effective support of the courts…

Fortunately, attack…

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