Christopher Nugee
Lord Justice Nugee | |
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| Lord Justice of Appeal | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| High Court Judge Chancery Division | |
| In office 2013–2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher George Nugee 23 January 1959 London |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Edward Nugee Rachel née Makower |
| Relatives | Richard Nugee (brother) |
| Residence | London N1 |
| Education | Radley College |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor |
Sir Christopher George Nugee (born 23 January 1959 in London), officially styled Lord Justice Nugee, is a British lawyer who has served as a Lord Justice of Appeal of England and Wales[1] since 2020.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Of Huguenot descent and the second son of Edward Nugee QC TD,[3] he was educated at Radley College before going to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, graduating as BA (proceeding MA) and winning the Eldon Scholarship.[4] He later pursued legal studies at City University (Dip Law).[5]
He is the brother of John Nugee, Andrew Nugee, and Lt Gen Richard Nugee.[6]
Legal career
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Nugee was called to the Bar at Inner Temple in 1983, taking silk in 1998, then elected a Bencher of the Inn in 2003. He then served as a High Court Judge from 2013 until 2020, assigned to the Chancery Division.[7] Appointed a Knight Bachelor in 2014,[8][9] he was promoted Lord Justice of Appeal in October 2020[10] being sworn of the Privy Council.[11]
Personal life
[edit]In 1991, Nugee married Emily Thornberry, a senior Labour party politician who formerly served as Shadow Attorney-General.[12] They have three children, and live in Islington, the north London constituency which his wife represents as its Member of Parliament.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ www.judiciary.uk
- ^ "Senior judiciary". Courts and Tribunals Judiciary. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "www.farlingtonparish.co.uk". Archived from the original on 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Eldon Scholarship Award Holders since 1919". Oxford University. 16 September 2015.
- ^ "Nugee, Rt Hon. Sir Christopher (George)". Who's Who. A & C Black. 2022. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U29762. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "www.farlingtonparish.co.uk". Archived from the original on 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Christopher Nugee QC Appointment – Justice of the High Court – Wilberforce Chambers". 7 October 2013.
- ^ "No. 60791". The London Gazette. 25 February 2014. p. 3889.
- ^ "Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood". www.thegazette.co.uk.
- ^ "Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal". gov.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ www.privycouncil.independent.gov.uk
- ^ "Parliamentary career for Emily Thornberry - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". members.parliament.uk. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
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- 1959 births
- Living people
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- People from West Sussex
- People educated at Radley College
- Alumni of Corpus Christi College, Oxford
- Alumni of City, University of London
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