Education
University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh.
Known as Lord Sutherland in the Court of Session and High Court of Justiciary, he sat in the First Division of the Inner House of the Court of Session. His most notable case was as a presiding judge in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial. Brief Graduated from the University of Edinburgh (Master of Arts Bachelor of Laws) and was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1956.
Served as an Advocate Depute from 1962–1964 and again from 1971–1977.
Appointed Standing Junior Counsel to the Ministry of Defence from 1964–1969. Appointed Queen"s Counsel (Queen's Counsel) in 1969.
Scottish Representative to the International Association of Judges.
Faculty of Advocates]
Member of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board from 1977–1985.