Patrick Elias facts for kids

Sir Patrick Elias was born on March 28, 1947. He is a retired Lord Justice of Appeal, which means he was a very important judge who heard cases where people asked a higher court to review a decision. He is also a member of the Privy Council, a special group of advisors to the King or Queen.

About Sir Patrick Elias

Early Life and School

Patrick Elias grew up in Cardiff, Wales. He went to Exeter University and earned a top-notch law degree in 1969. While at university, he was active in sports, playing for both the rugby and cricket teams. In 1973, he became a lawyer after training at a place called Inner Temple. His brother, Gerard Elias, is also a well-known lawyer.

His Career as a Judge

Sir Patrick Elias had a long and important career in law. In 1995, he became a Bencher, which is a senior member of a legal society. Before that, he was a fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He also worked as a part-time judge from 1997 to 1999.

In January 1999, he became a Deputy High Court Judge. Just a few months later, in May 1999, he was made a full-time Judge of the High Court. This also meant he received a special honor: he was made a Knight Bachelor in July 1999, which is why he is called "Sir." From 2006 to 2009, he was the head of the Employment Appeal Tribunal, a court that deals with problems at work. On March 3, 2009, he was also appointed to Her Majesty's Privy Council.