Farewell and hail

What legacy has the lord chief justice left his successor?

In a month from today, England and Wales will have its first lady chief justice. Dame Sue Carr has a robust personality that will serve her well. She is self-confident without being arrogant, willing to take advice and determined to act on it. Carr’s appointment has been widely welcomed by the judiciary she’ll lead.

Lord Burnett of Maldon, her predecesso…