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A Supreme tour

29 September 2016
Issue: 7716 / Categories: Legal News
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The Supreme Court is holding special evening tours on 25 October and 1, 22 and 29 November, offering visitors a rare chance to see the highest court in the land out of normal working hours. Fans of the latest Bridget Jones film can follow in Mark Darcy’s footsteps, and all visitors will be able to enjoy a talk on the history and artwork of the building, its role in the justice system and examples of interesting cases. There are two tours on each date, starting at 6.30pm and 7pm. Tickets are £10.

Issue: 7716 / Categories: Legal News
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