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In conversation with Shami Chakrabarti: Coronavirus Bill and emergency powers

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Shami Chakrabarti, Shadow Attorney General. She was in conversation with Bronwen Maddox.

Please note: This event was recorded as part of the IfG LIVE podcast.

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Shami Chakrabarti, Shadow Attorney General. She was in conversation with Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government, to discuss the emergency Coronavirus Bill.

Baroness Chakrabarti is a Labour politician, barrister, and human rights activist. She served as the director of Liberty from 2003 to 2016.

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