He insisted he was not asking the court to rule whether or not Lord Abernethy had made a mistake in interpreting the law, but to consider the wider issues raised by the case.

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Lord Abernethy , born John Alastair Cameron, became a Judge in 1992.

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For a more relaxed ride, head to Springwater Corridor in the Hosford-Abernethy neighbourhood (enter the trail at Southeast 4th Avenue and Southeast Ivon Street).

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