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In the fifth of six Reith Lectures, Lord McCluskey argues against the enactment of a Bill of Rights in the United Kingdom.

Serving Judge Lord McCluskey gives his fifth Reith lecture from the series entitled 'Law, Justice and Democracy'.

In this lecture entitled 'An Enormous Power', Lord McCluskey debates the essential constitutional difference between the British and American higher judicial systems. Debating the merits and flaws of both systems, Lord McCluskey argues against the enactment of a Bill of Rights in the United Kingdom.

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Wed 3 Dec 1986 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Wed 3 Dec 1986 09:00
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