Brian Leveson

English lawyer and judge of the Leveson Inquiry

Brian Leveson - English lawyer and judge of the Leveson Inquiry
Born

June 22nd, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Active in law since the late 20th century, this legal professional served as a judge and was appointed as the President of the Queen's Bench Division in 2008. Led the Leveson Inquiry into the phone hacking scandal involving British newspapers in 2011, which examined the ethics of the press and the police. The inquiry prompted significant discussions on media regulation and privacy issues in the UK.

Conducted the Leveson Inquiry into press ethics

Served as President of the Queen's Bench Division

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