Background
Craighead, Lord Hope of was born on June 27, 1938. Son of Arthur Henry Cecil and Muriel Ann Neilson (Collie) H.
life peer of Bamff Lord of appeal in ordinary
Craighead, Lord Hope of was born on June 27, 1938. Son of Arthur Henry Cecil and Muriel Ann Neilson (Collie) H.
Bachelor, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1962. Bachelor of Laws, Edinburgh University, 1965. Master of Arts, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1978.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Aberdeen University, 1991. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Strathclyde University, 1993. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Edinburgh University, 1995.
Chancellor, Strathclyde University, 1998.
Admitted Faculty of Advocates, 1965. Standing junior Council in Scotland to Board Inland Revenue, 1974-1978. Advocate deputy, 1978-1982.
Queens Counsel, Scotland, 1978. Dean Faculty of Advocates, 1986-1989. Lord justice general Scotland, 1989-1996.
Lord president Court of Session, Scotland, 1989-1996. Chairman Medical Appeal Tribunal, 1985-1986. Legal chairman Pensions Appeal Tribunal, 1985-1986.
Chairman subcommittee on law and institutions House of Lords Select Committee on European Union, 1998-2001. Lieutenant National Service Seaforth Highlanders, 1957-1959. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers (honorary).
Member Canada Bar Association, Stair Society (president since 1993), International Criminal Law Association (president since 2000).
Married Katharine Mary Kerr, 1966. 3 children.