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Morning Round-Up: Wednesday 17 October

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From torts to tarts: Legal eagle John Whaite (who did a vac scheme with Eversheds) wins Great British Bake Off [Metro]

Saudi Arabia to allow women lawyers to plead cases in court [AFP]

Barrister Adam Wagner debates social media prosecutions with Nadine Dorries MP [BBC Radio 4]

Why did it take ten years to block the extradition of Gary McKinnon? [New Statesman]

Law firm in city centre Bhangra theme flash mob dance [Yorkshire Evening Post]

The full (and until now secret) ‘debate contract’ signed between the Presidential candidates [Scribd.com]

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