Johan Steyn, Baron Steyn
South African-British judge and Law Lord (1932–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johan van Zyl Steyn, Baron Steyn, PC (15 August 1932 – 28 November 2017)[1] was a South African-British judge, until September 2005 a Law Lord.[2] He sat in the House of Lords as a crossbencher.[3]
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The Lord Steyn | |
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Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
In office 11 January 1995 – 1 October 2005 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Succeeded by | The Lord Mance |
Personal details | |
Born | Johan van Zyl Steyn (1932-08-15)15 August 1932 Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Died | 28 November 2017(2017-11-28) (aged 85) London, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British and South African (dual citizenship) |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Judge |
Profession | Barrister |
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