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Jonathan Sumption QC Justice of the Supreme Court

12 January 2012
Issue: 7496 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Jonathan Sumption QC has been sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court, joining ten of the most senior judges in the UK after a brief ceremony at the Parliament Square court building.

Mr Sumption follows Lord Dyson and Lord Wilson as the third justice to be sworn in since the Supreme Court was inaugurated in October 2009. His appointment follows the retirement of Lord Collins last year.

Issue: 7496 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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