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The Highest Court (1998)

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In 1998 the Attorney-General was Daryl Williams QC. He took the view that the High Court and its justices were to be subject to public comment and scrutiny directly. Traditionally the Attorney-General represented the members of the High Court and spoke for them in public matters.