On Wednesday, Boris Johnson will face questioning from the Privileges Committee regarding accusations of lying to Parliament during the Partygate scandal. If found guilty of misleading Parliament, he risks being suspended from the Commons.
Johnson is being represented by renowned barrister Lord Pannick, who is highly sought after in legal circles. In a recent case, Pannick represented Manchester City Football Club, earning him a following among their fans.
It has been suggested Lord Pannick's perceived opposition to the investigation played a part in his decision to represent Mr Johnson.
Using his place in the legislature, Lord Pannick successfully tabled an amendment to a previous committee conduct report, arguing that it should be sent back as it had not adhered to the principles of natural justice and fairness.
As a result, the House of Lords voted against Lester's suspension, with 101 votes in favour and 78 against, thus halting the proceedings.
Who is Lord Pannick?
David Pannick is a highly respected British barrister who has represented many high-profile clients, including Queen Elizabeth II, BBC director general Mark Thompson, and Shamima Begum.
He built a formidable reputation over the course of his illustrious career.
He is also known for his involvement in the landmark case of R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, which concerned the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
Born in London in 1956, Lord Pannick developed a keen interest in debating from a young age.
He won a scholarship to the private Bancroft School before studying law at Hertford College, Oxford University. He then qualified as a barrister at Gray’s Inn in 1979.
In his early career, Lord Pannick lost the case of a man who was facing the death penalty in Singapore. Although he felt marked by this, he continued to hone his skills.
He has been described as a “terrific lawyer” and “the ultimate lawyer's lawyer” by his peers.
His involvement in high-profile cases has earned him a reputation for being a skilled and talented barrister. He is known for his ability to “dazzle the court into submission”.
Lord Pannick gained significant recognition for his successful representation of Gina Miller in the case against Mr Johnson's government.
This and other newsworthy cases established him as one of the most talented barristers of his generation.
He is also known for his high legal fees, reportedly charging about £5,000 (just over $6,000) an hour for his services.
Champions parade (UAE timings)
7pm Gates open
8pm Deansgate stage showing starts
9pm Parade starts at Manchester Cathedral
9.45pm Parade ends at Peter Street
10pm City players on stage
11pm event ends
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Occupation: Co-founder of Dots and links
Nationality: Syrian
Family: Married, Mother of Tala, 18, Sharif, 14, Kareem, 2
Favourite Quote: “There is only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything.”
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Nationality: Jordanian
Family: Married, Mother of Yahya, 3.5
Favourite Quote: A Chinese proverb that says: “Be not afraid of moving slowly, be afraid only of standing still.”
History's medical milestones
1799 - First small pox vaccine administered
1846 - First public demonstration of anaesthesia in surgery
1861 - Louis Pasteur published his germ theory which proved that bacteria caused diseases
1895 - Discovery of x-rays
1923 - Heart valve surgery performed successfully for first time
1928 - Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin
1953 - Structure of DNA discovered
1952 - First organ transplant - a kidney - takes place
1954 - Clinical trials of birth control pill
1979 - MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, scanned used to diagnose illness and injury.
1998 - The first adult live-donor liver transplant is carried out
The biog
Name: Younis Al Balooshi
Nationality: Emirati
Education: Doctorate degree in forensic medicine at the University of Bonn
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England 228-7, 50 overs
N Sciver 51; J Goswami 3-23
India 219, 48.4 overs
P Raut 86, H Kaur 51; A Shrubsole 6-46
England won by nine runs
OPTA'S PREDICTED TABLE
1. Liverpool 101 points
2. Manchester City 80
3. Leicester 67
4. Chelsea 63
5. Manchester United 61
6. Tottenham 58
7. Wolves 56
8. Arsenal 56
9. Sheffield United 55
10. Everton 50
11. Burnley 49
12. Crystal Palace 49
13. Newcastle 46
14. Southampton 44
15. West Ham 39
16. Brighton 37
17. Watford 36
18. Bournemouth 36
19. Aston Villa 32
20. Norwich City 29
UAE gold medallists:
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Notable cricketers and political careers
- India: Kirti Azad, Navjot Sidhu and Gautam Gambhir (rumoured)
- Pakistan: Imran Khan and Shahid Afridi (rumoured)
- Sri Lanka: Arjuna Ranatunga, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan (rumoured)
- Bangladesh (Mashrafe Mortaza)
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