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Elizabeth Butler-Sloss

Elizabeth Butler-Sloss has been chosen to lead a major enquiry into abuse allegations, but that choice has proved controversial. Mary-Ann Sieghart looks at her life and career.

Elizabeth Butler-Sloss has been chosen this week to lead a major enquiry into abuse allegations. But the choice has proved controversial, with claims that she is too close to the establishment. A specialist in family law who became a high-ranking judge, she's been involved in many important decisions. Mary-Ann Sieghart looks at her life and career.

Producer: Chris Bowlby.

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13 minutes

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Sun 13 Jul 2014 17:40

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  • Sat 12 Jul 2014 19:00
  • Sun 13 Jul 2014 17:40

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