James Mackay Baron Mackay of Clashfern Politician

James Peter Hymers Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, KT, PC, QC (born 2 July 1927) is a British advocate. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Lord Advocate, and Lord Chancellor (1987–1997). He is an active member of the House of Lords.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 02, 1927
Birth place	Edinburgh , United Kingdom
Education	Trinity College Cambridge University of Edinburgh
Profession	Advocate

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Office holder

office	Lord of Appeal in Ordinary Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
party	Conservative Party (UK)
prime minister	John Major Margaret Thatcher
successor	Derry Irvine Baron Irvine of Lairg Charles Jauncey Baron Jauncey of Tullichettle