Stephen Sedley

English lawyer and judge

Stephen Sedley - English lawyer and judge
Born

October 9th, 1939
86 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent legal figure in England, Sedley served as a judge on the Court of Appeal from 1999 until retirement in 2011. He was educated at the University of Oxford and was called to the bar in 1965. Sedley held various judicial positions and was involved in significant legal decisions during his tenure. He has contributed extensively to legal scholarship and advocacy for civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice throughout his career.

Served as a judge on the Court of Appeal

Authored influential legal writings

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