Robert Carswell, Baron Carswell
The Lord Carswell | |
|---|---|
Carswell in 2018 | |
| Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
| In office 12 September 2004 – 30 June 2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Brian Hutton |
| Succeeded by | Sir Brian Kerr |
| Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland | |
| In office 1997–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Brian Hutton |
| Succeeded by | Sir Brian Kerr |
| Lord Justice of Appeal Supreme Court of Judicature Northern Ireland | |
| In office 1992–1997 | |
| High Court of Justice Northern Ireland | |
| In office 1984–1992 | |
| Senior Crown Counsel Northern Ireland | |
| In office 1979–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Douglas Carswell 28 June 1934 |
| Died | 4 May 2023 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Romayne Ferris (1961–2023) |
| Children | Catherine Patricia |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Barrister |
Robert Douglas Carswell, Baron Carswell, PC KC, (28 June 1934 – 4 May 2023) was a British barrister and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland and a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.