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![]() Starmer as Director of Public Prosecutions, c. 2012 | |
Director of Public Prosecutions | |
In office 1 November 2008 - 1 November 2013 | |
Appointed by | Patricia Scotland |
Preceded by | Sir Ken Macdonald |
Succeeded by | Alison Saunders |
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Born | Keir Rodney Starmer 2 September 1962 Southwark, London, England |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Education | Reigate Grammar School |
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Occupation | Barrister |
Website | keirstarmer |
The British prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, practised law before his political career began in 2015. Since he became a barrister in 1987, he has mostly dealt with criminal defence work on human rights matters. In 2008, he became Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), holding these positions until 2013.
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