Interview: New CIOT president speaks out on rule of law

May 31 2006

John Cullinane, the new leader of the UK's tax advisers, has taken on the task of boosting the standing of the profession and encouraging the government to stick to the rule of law in the tax system. He explains to Ralph Cunningham how he will achieve results

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