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Black spiders and the letter of the law

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Published on: 07 April 2015
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  • Original news
  • What is the significance of this case?
  • What were the main issues arising?
  • To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
  • What happens next?
  • How does this fit in with other developments in the law in this area?

Article summary

Public Law analysis: The legal import of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case involving the correspondence between the Prince of Wales and government ministers is explored by Dinah Rose QC of Blackstone Chambers.

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