Judges, courts, the legal profession and public risk.

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Ball, D., Maggs, D. and Barrett, M. 2009. Judges, courts, the legal profession and public risk. The Risk and Regulation Advisory Council.
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TitleJudges, courts, the legal profession and public risk.
AuthorsBall, D., Maggs, D. and Barrett, M.
Research GroupCentre for Decision Analysis and Risk Management (DARM)
PublisherThe Risk and Regulation Advisory Council
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PrintOct 2009
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