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Independent High Court Ushers Britain Into New Era

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 07/17/2009 - 2:00am

For the first time, Great Britain is establishing a Supreme Court — a role that has in past always been fulfilled by 12 judges sitting in the House of Lords.

That will change in October, as the British government begins to implement separation of powers.

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