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E109 The Fifth Court - retired High Court judge, Bernard Barton RIP

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Show Notes

As the multitude of tributes have shown Bernard was not only a highly respected Judge and member of the Law Library, but was an absolute gentleman, known for his kindness, warmth, and great sense of fun. This we experienced in abundance when he joined us as a guest on the The Fifth Court podcast.

In what was one of our most popular episodes, Bernard’s charm and infectious enthusiasm for law and life shone through. Accordingly , we are re-releasing this episode in tribute to this wonderful man.

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