Anna Poole, Lady Poole
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The Honourable Lady Poole | |
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| Senator of the College of Justice | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Nominated by | Nicola Sturgeon As First Minister |
| Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Oxford |
| Profession | Advocate |
Anna Poole QC is a Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland. Prior to her appointment, she was a Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Chamber.[1] Lady Poole was educated at Madras College, and at Oxford.
Career
She first practiced as a solicitor in London before returning to Scotland, where she made her name as an expert in administrative law. She was appointed as a Standing Junior to the Scottish Government in 2002 and was made Second Standing Junior in 2008, making her the Government's first choice for counsel in matters of constitutional or administrative importance.[2] In 2012, she took silk as Queen's Counsel.
Her sterling reputation led to her appointment in 2014 as a part-time First tier Tribunal Judge in the Social Entitlement Chamber and she was elevated to the Upper Tribunal in 2018.[3]
Lady Poole was formally installed at a ceremony in Parliament House on 10th January 2020.[4]. She is a co-author of a forthcoming book on judicial review with Sheriff Frances McCartney and Lorna Drummond QC.[5]
References
- ^ "Judicial Appointment for Anna Poole". Scottish Legal News. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Scottish Government Appointment for Anna Poole". Axiom Advocates. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Appointment of a Salaried Judge". Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- ^ "Lady Poole Installed as New Judge". Judiciary of Scotland. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Michael Way". Ampersand Advocates. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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