Robert Carswell, Baron Carswell

The Lord Carswell
Carswell in 2018
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary
In office
12 September 2004 – 30 June 2009
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byBrian Hutton
Succeeded bySir Brian Kerr
Member of the House of Lords
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary
12 January 2004 – 29 October 2019
Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland
In office
1997–2004
Preceded bySir Brian Hutton
Succeeded bySir Brian Kerr
Lord Justice of Appeal
Supreme Court of Judicature
Northern Ireland
In office
1992–1997
High Court of Justice
Northern Ireland
In office
1984–1992
Senior Crown Counsel
Northern Ireland
In office
1979–1984
Personal details
BornRobert Douglas Carswell
(1934-06-28)28 June 1934
Died4 May 2023(2023-05-04) (aged 88)
SpouseRomayne Ferris (1961–2023)
ChildrenCatherine
Patricia
Alma mater
OccupationJudge
ProfessionBarrister
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Robert Douglas Carswell, Baron Carswell, PC KC, (28 June 1934 – 4 May 2023) was a British barrister and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland and a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.