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James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern
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James Peter Hymers Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, KT, PC, FRSE (born 2 July 1927)[1] is a British lawyer. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Lord Advocate, and Lord Chancellor (1987–1997). He is a former active member of the House of Lords, where he sat as a Conservative. He retired from the House on 22 July 2022.[2]
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The Lord Mackay of Clashfern | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2018 | |
Lord Clerk Register | |
In office 27 April 2007 – November 2022 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Preceded by | The Earl of Wemyss |
Succeeded by | Lady Elish Angiolini |
Shadow Lord Chancellor | |
In office 2 May 1997 – 11 June 1997 | |
Leader | John Major |
Preceded by | The Lord Irvine of Lairg |
Succeeded by | The Lord Kingsland |
Lord Chancellor | |
In office 28 October 1987 – 2 May 1997 | |
Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher John Major |
Preceded by | The Lord Havers |
Succeeded by | The Lord Irvine of Lairg |
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
In office 1 October 1985 – 28 October 1987 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Fraser of Tullybelton |
Succeeded by | The Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle |
Lord Advocate | |
In office 5 May 1979 – 16 May 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
Preceded by | Ronald King Murray |
Succeeded by | The Lord Cameron of Lochbroom |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 11 July 1979 – 22 July 2022 Life peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-07-02) 2 July 1927 (age 97) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Elizabeth Hymers (m. 1958) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh Trinity College, Cambridge |
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