Patrick Hodge

Scottish lawyer and judge, Lord Hodge

Patrick Hodge - Scottish lawyer and judge, Lord Hodge
Born

May 19th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1953, a distinguished legal career included serving as a judge at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2013, contributed to significant rulings on various legal issues. Prior to this role, served as a judge in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland.

Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2013

Served as a judge in the Court of Session

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