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12/10/2011 GMT

George Bizos, Former Lawyer to Nelson Mandela

BBC World Service - HARDtalk, George Bizos, Former Lawyer to Nelson Mandela

Stephen Sackur speaks George Bizos, who helped draft the post apartheid constitution.

Stephen Sackur speaks to George Bizos. In a legal career spanning six decades, Bizos defended Nelson Mandela and helped draft the post apartheid constitution.

South Africa's constitution is coming under mounting pressure, with politicians warning judges not to defy the will of the people. 

Where does that leave the independence of the judiciary?

Stephen Sackur speaks to a man well placed to judge. 

In a legal career spanning six decades George Bizos defended Nelson Mandela and a host of ANC leaders and helped draft the post apartheid constitution. 

Extraordinary achievements - but are they now under threat?

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