UNITED KINGDOM
Daily Mail
By MATT DATHAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR MAILONLINE
The troubled inquiry into historical child sex abuse has named Brian Altman QC, a leading barrister, as its most senior lawyer.
He will take over the role of lead counsel to the probe following the resignation last year of Ben Emmerson QC.
Announcing the appointment, inquiry chairwoman Professor Alexis Jay described Mr Altman as ‘hugely experienced’.
The probe has been beset by problems and Mr Emmerson’s resignation, which was announced in September, was one of a number of departures of senior figures.
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