Background
Taylor, Peter Murray Son of Herman Louis and Raie Helena (Shockett) Taylor.
Taylor, Peter Murray Son of Herman Louis and Raie Helena (Shockett) Taylor.
Graduate, Cambridge U. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Newcastle upon Tyne U., 1990; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Liverpool U., 1993; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Northumbria U., 1993; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Nottingham U., 1994; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Leeds U., 1995.
Recorder, Huddersfield, 1969-1970; recorder, Tesside, 1970-1971; recorder, Crown Court, 1972-1980; deputy chairman, Northumberland QS, 1970-1971; judge, High Court Justice, 1980-1988; n. eastern circuit leader, 1975-1980; presiding judge, 1984-1988; lord justice of appeal, 1988-1992; lord chief justice, England, since 1992. Vice chairman Bar, 1978-1979, chairman 1979-1980. President Inns of Court Council, 1990-1992.
Controller Royal Opera House Development Land Trust, since 1990. Chairman, Board Of Directors Trinity College Music, 1991-1992. Member American Bar Association (honorary), Canada Bar Association (honorary).
Married Irene Shirley, 1956. 4 children.
