Directors and Key Management compensation - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019 executive_officer director	Dec. 31, 2018 executive_officer director	Dec. 31, 2017 executive_officer director
Related Party [Abstract]
Number of directors accruing benefits under money purchase schemes \| director	2	3	2
Number of executive Officers accruing benefits under share-based payment schemes \| executive_officer	2	3	2

Number of Members of Key Management Accruing Benefits Under Share Based Compensation Schemes

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