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Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: The City of London Solicitors' Company



Law is the province of the courts as it is of government. Without good government we would have neither courts nor effective commerce. Without courts we would have neither good government nor effective commerce. Without effective commerce we would lack means to provide either good government or accessible courts. Through a combination of the three we develop good law, know our bargains will be honoured, and, if they are not, can use the courts.

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