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The judge taking up the presidency of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom as tensions with the government simmer.

British judges have been under attack like never before in recent years, described as \\u201cenemies of the people\\u201d by one newspaper. The Supreme Court was accused by Downing Street of making \\u201ca serious mistake\\u201d in its ruling on the prorogation of Parliament.

The Conservative Party\\u2019s election manifesto promised ominously to look at \\u201cthe relationship between the Government, Parliament and the courts\\u201d.

The role of the country\\u2019s most senior judge has arguably never been more important.

So who is Lord Reed? Mark Coles investigates.

Producers: Simon Maybin & Diane Richardson