Frederick Morris facts for kids
Frederick Reginald Morris (born 1 December 1929) is a retired Irish judge. He served as the President of the High Court from 1998 to 2001. Before that, he was a Judge of the High Court from 1990 to 2001.
Quick facts for kids
Frederick Morris
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| President of the High Court | |
| In office 1 July 1998 – 24 April 2001 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary McAleese |
| Preceded by | Declan Costello |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Finnegan |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 1 August 1990 – 24 April 2001 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
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| Born | 1 December 1929 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
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Early Life and Legal Career
Frederick Morris was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1929. He studied law and became a lawyer. In 1959, he was called to the bar. This means he officially became a barrister, able to argue cases in court.
Becoming a Senior Counsel
Later, in 1973, he became a Senior Counsel. This is a special title given to experienced barristers. It shows they are highly skilled and respected in the legal field.
A Judge in the High Court
In 1990, Frederick Morris was appointed as a judge of the High Court. The High Court deals with serious legal cases in Ireland. It handles important disputes and appeals.
Special Criminal Court
The next year, in 1991, he was also appointed to the Special Criminal Court. This court handles specific types of serious crimes.
Leading the High Court
From 1998 to 2001, Frederick Morris served as the President of the High Court. This is a very important leadership role. As President, he was also automatically a member of the Supreme Court of Ireland. The Supreme Court is the highest court in Ireland.
Public Service Roles
Frederick Morris took on other important roles for the public. These roles helped the country run smoothly and fairly.
Referendum Commission
In 2002, he was the Chairperson of the Referendum Commission. This group helps explain proposed changes to the Irish Constitution. They make sure people understand what they are voting on in a referendum. He led the commission for the 25th Amendment Bill.
The Morris Tribunal
From 2002 to 2008, Frederick Morris led the Morris Tribunal. This was a special investigation. Its job was to look into how police work was carried out in County Donegal. The Tribunal aimed to find out if there were any problems and to suggest improvements.
