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The cancellation of Mr Heydon

Chambers is abuzz with the Dyson affair

4 July 2020

9:00 AM

4 July 2020

9:00 AM

In chambers last week the Dyson Heydon affair occupied many hours of debate. The allegations were shocking but the Chief Justice’s intervention equally so.

Some colleagues took the view that the Chief Justice’s personal and public intervention was a step too far. That I am unable to put my name to this article for fear of serious professional reprisal is telling.

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