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‘English and French Legal Methods’ series, Jan.-Apr. 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9957/10/15

Scope and Contents

Correspondence principally between Hamson and the BBC concerning a series of five talks planned by Hamson which compared and contrasted the administration of justice in England and France. Hamson gave the first three talks: ‘The Civil Process’, ‘The Prosecution of the Accused’, and ‘Administrative Justice’ which were broadcast on 23 February, 2 and 9 March 1955. The remaining two talks were to be given by Monsieur André Bertrand, Directeur des Etudes, Ecole Nationale d’Administration, and Sir Patrick Devlin, a High Court judge. Also includes letters sent to Hamson in response to the broadcasts. See MS Add.9957/11/18-19 for transcripts of ‘The Prosecution of the Accused’ and ‘The Civil Process’ broadcasts.

Dates

  • Creation: Jan.-Apr. 1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

The collection is open for researchers using Cambridge University Library. Some items of personal correspondence have been closed.

Extent

15 folio(s) (15 folios)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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