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Wholly implausible to suggest amendments will have no serious consequence
It is not only the law of intestacy or taxation that is likely to be involved, there are wide-ranging legal implications
Should anybody be asked to amend our Constitution in a state of non-understanding?
Michael McDowell
Wed Mar 06 2024 - 06:00
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