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11 results found for '"Legal profession"' in Keywords.
John Stonehouse on political corruption (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
John Stonehouse’s first public speech since leaving prison, its theme being political corruption both inside and outside the courts.
Lord Denning on legal system and his role (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Barry Jordan interviews Master of the Rolls, Lord Denning (Tom Denning), about the British legal system and his own role in the legal profession. The interview coincides with his eighty-first birthday.
Mackay on his proposed radical legal changes (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Chancellor, Lord Mackay (James Mackay), on his proposed plans for changes to the way the legal profession operates. In a series of consultative Green Papers, the Government will recommend an ending of...
Mackay proposes radical legal changes (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Richard Gaskell, president of the Law Society, on proposals suggested by Lord Chancellor, Lord Mackay, for changes to the way the legal profession operates. In a series of consultative Green...
Judge criticises legal reforms (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Simon Bowden interviews Lord Ackner (Desmond Ackner), a Lord of Appeal, about Government plans to reform the legal profession. He warns there’ll be a drastic reduction in the number of small solicitors...
Legal white paper (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Legal correspondent, Tim Crook reports on proposed changes to the legal system in England and Wales introduced by the Lord Chancellor Lord Mackay (James Mackay). Includes excerpt from House of Lords speech...
Controversy over planned NHS reforms (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Margaret Shiels reports on Government plans to reform the National Health Service via the introduction of an internal market, which are expected to meet some of the strongest opposition facing any bill in...
Wigs in court to be abandoned? (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
The Chairman of the Bar Council Gareth Williams talks to Nicky Broyd about whether the wearing of wigs in court should be abandoned. Prior to the Commercial Court voting on whether to get rid of them.
O.J. Simpson murder case - Interview after trial (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; Talk show
O.J. Simpson has spoken for the first time since he was acquitted of double murder. He phoned in live to CNN’s Larry King show in the USA, and told viewers he’s feeling fine. He thanks King and lawyer...
O.J. Simpson murder case - Interview after trial (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; Talk show
Speaking for the first time in public after his acquittal for double murder, O.J. Simpson told CNN’s Larry King that he’s angry at what he believes was a misrepresentation of the facts by the...