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Chief Justice of Malawi

James Skinner

James Skinner, Chief Justice of Malawi: term, appointment and biography.

  • 1970–1985

Biography

James Skinner was Chief Justice of Malawi from 1970 to 1985, appointed by President Hastings Kamuzu Banda.1

He was born on 24 July 1923. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and Clongowes Wood College. He worked as a judge. He also served as Member of the National Assembly of Zambia and Justice Minister of Zambia.

He died on 21 October 2008 in United Kingdom.

References

  1. Malawi Judiciary: Annual Report 2021, Appendix II (record of Chief Justices)

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