The Lord Cullen of Whitekirk | |
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Lord Justice General and Lord President of the Court of Session | |
In office 2002–2005 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Lord Rodger |
Succeeded by | Lord Hamilton |
Lord Justice Clerk | |
In office 1997–2002 | |
Preceded by | Lord Ross |
Succeeded by | Lord Gill |
Personal details | |
Born | William Douglas Cullen 18 November 1935 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse | Rosamond Mary Downer |
Alma mater | University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh |
Profession | Advocate |
William Douglas Cullen, Baron Cullen of Whitekirk (born 18 November 1935) is a former senior member of the Scottish judiciary. He formerly served as Lord Justice General and Lord President of the Court of Session, and was an additional Lord of Appeal in the House of Lords prior to the transfer of its judicial functions to the Supreme Court.