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Law Society president supports chief after character reference for paedophile

Law Society president supports chief after character reference for paedophile
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 14 August 2026, 05:18 UTC 1 min read
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Mark Borland said David Lavery has his "support to continue as chief executive" and "to move us forward".

Mark Borland said David Lavery has his "support to continue as chief executive" and "to move us forward".
Law Society (ORG) Mark Borland (PERSON) David Lavery (PERSON)
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