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Henry Brooke

ClairemHodgson
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many of you have seen his blog

https://sirhenrybrooke.me/

and of course he was on the Bach Commission.

sadly, he’s died

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/justice-stalwart-sir-henry-brooke-dies-at-81/5064593.article

:-(

shawn mach
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Thanks Claire ..... Sir Henry will be missed for sure.

This is a lovely read if people have a few minutes ... valedictory address on Sir Henry’s retirement as a judge in 2006:

http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2006/B1.html

Mike Hughes
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Let’s hope someone picks up on his argument on the illegality of MRs and runs with it.

Met him accidentally once (long story). Genuinely lovely man.

Andyp5 Citizens Advice Bridport & District
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Never met him! But my impressions of him are that he came across as a unique decent bloke who really cared about social justice!

I agree with Mike really hope someone runs with the MR argument!

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Sad news indeed.  Only recently came across him - great written evidence to the select committee on PIP.  Really useful stats and observations about MRs and the importance of the advice sector.

http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/work-and-pensions-committee/pip-and-esa-assessments/written/75779.html