Justice Blackman retires

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

The retirement of Justice Blackman from the Supreme Court of Justice reminds Alistair Cooke of the good, the bad and the senile aspects of law making.

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Fri 8 Apr 199421:00

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Fri 8 Apr 199421:00
BBC Radio 4

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