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08 January 2010
Issue: 7399 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Frances Patterson QC New law commissioner

Lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice Jack Straw has announced the appointment of Frances Patterson QC as a law commissioner

This is effective from 1 January 2010, for a period of five years. Frances Patterson succeeds Kenneth Parker QC, who has been appointed a High Court judge.

Issue: 7399 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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