Barry Shaw (barrister)
Barry Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Barry Shaw 12 April 1923 |
| Died | 30 September 2010 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister, prosecutor |
| Title | Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland |
| Term | 1972 to 1989 |
| Successor | Alasdair Fraser |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
Sir Charles Barry Shaw, CB, KC (12 April 1923 – 30 September 2010) was a Northern Irish barrister. From 1972 to 1989, he served as the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland; he was the first holder of this post.