Rt Hon Liz Truss at Spark 21 Conference 2016 – The Law Society Gazette

15th November 2016

The Law Society Gazette discusses Liz Truss’ speech at the Spark 21 Conference

In her first public appearance since coming under fire for a slow response to press attacks on the Article 50 judges, the Lord Chancellor has reasserted the importance of an independent judiciary. You can read the full story at The Law Society Gazette.

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