Difference between revisions of "Malcolm Leslie Bishop"

Revision as of 21:24, 13 September 2024

Country

Tonga, Great Britain

Birth - Death

1944 -

Occupation

Law

Notable Achievements

KC

Description

Lawyer who was appointed Lord Chief Justice and President of the Land Court of Tonga (2024), being the first LGBTQ individual to hold the position. Serves as a Deputy High Court Judge, Recorder of the Crown Court, Chairman of the Isle of Man Legal Services Commission, Bencher of the Inner Temple, and a member of the Family Law Bar Association Committee and he was formerly a member of the Bar Council.

See Also

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Further Reading/Research

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-bishop-kc-b6677847/
• https://talanoaotonga.to/malcolm-leslie-bishop-kc-sworn-in-as-tongas-new-lord-chief-justice/
• https://kanivatonga.co.nz/2024/09/new-gay-chief-justice-sworn-in-after-king-refused-to-sign-cedaw-in-fear-it-would-allow-same-sex-marriages/

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