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Peregrine Simon

b. 1950

British judge

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About Peregrine Simon

Born 1950. Peregrine Simon is a British judge.

Sir Peregrine Charles Hugo Simon (born 20 June 1950), is a retired Lord Justice of Appeal.

Education and career He was educated at Westminster School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge. He was called to the Bar, Middle Temple in 1973. He was appointed as Queen's Counsel in 1991; as a Bencher in 1999 and Recorder in 1998.

He was knighted in 2002 on his appointment as a High Court judge (assigned to the Queen's Bench Division). He was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2015 and upon this appointment he was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council. This gave him the Honorific Title "The Right Honourable" for life. He retired on 21 June 2020.

Family He is one of the three sons of Jocelyn Simon, Baron Simon of Glaisdale and his second wife, the former Fay Pearson.

Notable cases Barrow v Bankside Members Agency Ltd and another National Boat Shows (NBS) v Earls Court R v Incedal and Rarmoul-Bouhadjar FHR European Ventures LLP v Cedar Capital Partners LLC

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Trinity Hall, Westminster School
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Lord Justice of Appeal
Awards
Knight Bachelor; King's Counsel
Also known as
Sir Peregrine Charles Hugh Simon, Sir Peregrine Charles Hugo Simon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peregrine Simon?

British judge

When was Peregrine Simon born?

Peregrine Simon was born on 20 June 1950.

What is Peregrine Simon's occupation?

Peregrine Simon is a judge.

What nationality is Peregrine Simon?

Peregrine Simon is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Peregrine Simon

Β· Wikidata: Q7167807

Β· DBpedia: Peregrine Simon

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