Background
McManus, James John was born on June 23, 1950 in Cleland, Scotland. Son of David and Alice Hughes (Vallely) McManus.
McManus, James John was born on June 23, 1950 in Cleland, Scotland. Son of David and Alice Hughes (Vallely) McManus.
Bachelor of Laws, University Edinburgh, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Dundee, 1985.
Tutor University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1972-1974. Lecturer University College Cardiff, Wales, 1974-1976. Senior lecturer University Dundee, Scotland, 1976-1994.
Ombudsman Scottish Prison Complaints Commission, Edinburgh, 1994-1999. Consultant Her Majesty Inspectorate of Prisons, England, 1985-1988. Member Parole Board Scotland, 1988-1994, chairman, since 2000.
Expert adviser Council Europe, France, since 1992. Senior lecturer, University Dundee, Scotland, since 2000.
Married Catherine MacKellaig, May 24, 1974. Children: Anne, David, Catherine, Patricia, Jane.