John Hart (classics)
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John Thornton Hart was a classics master at Malvern College and winner of the 1975 series of Mastermind
. Within English law
Hart is also notable as being a party in the House of Lords case Pepper v Hart
which was a landmark decision in English law concerning the use of legislative history in statutory interpretation. Hart was the first man to win Mastermind as women won the first three series of the show between 1972-74.
Mastermind (TV series)
Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness.Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the...
. Within English law
English law
English law is the legal system of England and Wales, and is the basis of common law legal systems used in most Commonwealth countries and the United States except Louisiana...
Hart is also notable as being a party in the House of Lords case Pepper v Hart
Pepper v Hart
Pepper v Hart [1992] UKHL 3, is a landmark decision of the House of Lords on the use of legislative history in statutory interpretation...
which was a landmark decision in English law concerning the use of legislative history in statutory interpretation. Hart was the first man to win Mastermind as women won the first three series of the show between 1972-74.