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- ↑ Rozenberg, Joshua (2014). "Who is judging the judges?". the Guardian (25 March 2014). Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ↑ "Publication policy - Judicial Conduct Investigations Office". Judicial Conduct Investigations Office. Judicial Conduct Investigations Office. Retrieved 18 October 2018.