William Macpherson
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Sir William Macpherson (judge) | |
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Born | 1 April 1926 Blairgowrie, Scotland |
Spouse | Sheila McDonald Brodie |
Sir William Macpherson of Cluny led the public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence from 1997 to 1999.[1]
Career
He was called to the bar in 1952.
From 1962 to 1965, he was a member of the Special Air Service, holding the ranks of commanding officer and, by 1965, Lieutenant Colonel.
In 1991, Macpherson was appointed honorary fellow at Trinity College, Oxford.
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