About John Murray, Lord Dervaird
Lived 1935 – 2015 (aged 80). John Murray, Lord Dervaird was a British judge and law professor.
John Ian Murray, Lord Dervaird (8 July 1935 – 23 December 2015) was a Scottish judge. His judicial career ended in 1989 after a scandal in which it was rumoured he had an affair with another man. Both Malcolm Rifkind and the then Lord President, Lord Hope of Craighead, were responsible for Lord Dervaird's resignation being demanded, and there has been criticism in consequence on human rights grounds by Peter Tatchell for the way the crisis was dealt with.
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Who was John Murray, Lord Dervaird?
Scottish judge and law professor
When was John Murray, Lord Dervaird born?
John Murray, Lord Dervaird was born on 8 July 1935.
When did John Murray, Lord Dervaird die?
John Murray, Lord Dervaird died on 23 December 2015.
What was John Murray, Lord Dervaird's occupation?
John Murray, Lord Dervaird was a judge and law professor.
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John Murray, Lord Dervaird was British.
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