The Lord Carswell | |
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![]() Carswell in 2018 | |
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
In office 12 September 2004 – 30 June 2009 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Brian Hutton |
Succeeded by | Sir Brian Kerr |
Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland | |
In office 1997–2004 | |
Preceded by | Sir Brian Hutton |
Succeeded by | Sir Brian Kerr |
Lord Justice of Appeal Supreme Court of Judicature Northern Ireland | |
In office 1992–1997 | |
High Court of Justice Northern Ireland | |
In office 1984–1992 | |
Senior Crown Counsel Northern Ireland | |
In office 1979–1984 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Douglas Carswell 28 June 1934 |
Died | 4 May 2023 | (aged 88)
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Romayne Ferris (1961–2023) |
Children | Catherine Patricia |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Judge |
Profession | Barrister |
Robert Douglas Carswell, Baron Carswell, PC KC, (28 June 1934 – 4 May 2023) was a British barrister and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland and a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.