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The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United Kingdom and has a rich history of esteemed justices serving on its bench. One such justice is Lord Lloyd-Jones, who became a member of the Supreme Court in January 2019. He was appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court after an illustrious career in law.

Lord Lloyd-Jones' journey began when he was appointed as a Judge of the High Court in 2005. Prior to that, he had a successful career at the Bar, with a practice that included international law, EU law, and public law. He was also a Fellow of Downing College from 1975 to 1991.

As a Justice of the Supreme Court, Lord Lloyd-Jones played a significant role in several landmark cases. One notable example is his involvement as amicus curiae (advocate to the court) in the Pinochet litigation before the House of Lords. His expertise and insight were invaluable in shaping the court's decision.

Lord Lloyd-Jones was not only an accomplished lawyer but also a dedicated public servant. He served as Chairman of the Law Commission from 2012 to 2015 and as Presiding Judge on the Wales Circuit from 2008 to 2011. He was also appointed as the inaugural President of the Law Council of Wales in October 2021.

In addition to his work at the Supreme Court, Lord Lloyd-Jones has held several other notable positions. He was a member of the Inner House of the Court of Session from 2008 to 2012 and served as Principal Commercial Judge during that time. He also sat on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the panel of ad hoc judges of the European Court of Human Rights.

Lord Lloyd-Jones' commitment to public service is evident in his long career, which spanned over three decades. His dedication to upholding the rule of law and promoting justice has made a significant impact on the legal profession in Wales and beyond.

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