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References
- 1 2 "Appointment of Mr Robert MacRae QC to the office of Deputy Bailiff of Jersey" (PDF). Bailiff's Chambers. 17 June 2019 – via Jersey Law Society.
- ↑ Heath, Richard. "Jersey's next Deputy Bailiff is announced". www.jerseyeveningpost.com.
- ↑ "Robert MacRae appointed as HM Attorney General". Carey Olsen. 22 October 2014.
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