The Lord Keith of Kinkel | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
| In office 10 January 1977 – 30 September 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | The Lord Kilbrandon |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Hope of Craighead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Shanks Keith 7 February 1920 |
| Died | 21 June 2002 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Barrister |
Henry Shanks "Harry" Keith, Baron Keith of Kinkel, GBE, PC (7 February 1920 – 21 June 2002) was a British barrister and judge. The son of a law lord, Keith fought in the Second World War before practising at the Scottish bar. Appointed a sheriff in 1970, he became a Senator of the College of Justice the following year. In 1977, he followed in his father's footsteps when he was appointed a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary. He was Senior Law Lord from 1989 to 1996, when he retired. For his public and administrative work, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in 1997.