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Lord Hodge
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| Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom | |||||||||
| Assumed office 27 January 2020 |
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| Nominated by | Robert Buckland | ||||||||
| Appointed by | Elizabeth II | ||||||||
| President | The Lord Reed of Allermuir | ||||||||
| Preceded by | Lord Reed | ||||||||
| Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom | |||||||||
| In office 1 October 2013 – 26 January 2020 |
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| Nominated by | Chris Grayling | ||||||||
| Preceded by | The Lord Hope of Craighead | ||||||||
| Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong | |||||||||
| In office 1 January 2021 – 30 March 2022 |
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| Appointed by | Carrie Lam | ||||||||
| Preceded by | James Spigelman | ||||||||
| Senator of the College of Justice | |||||||||
| In office 2005–2013 |
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| Nominated by | Jack McConnell | ||||||||
| Monarch | Elizabeth II | ||||||||
| Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland | |||||||||
| In office 28 February 2022 – 10 March 2024 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl of Strathearn | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Edinburgh | ||||||||
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Patrick Stewart Hodge
19 May 1953 Scotland |
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| Education | Glenalmond College | ||||||||
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University of Edinburgh |
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| Chinese | 賀知義 | ||||||||
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Patrick Stewart Hodge, known as Lord Hodge, is an important judge from Scotland. He was born on May 19, 1953. He currently serves as the Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. This is a very high position in the UK's legal system.
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Early Life and Education
Patrick Hodge grew up in Scotland. He attended Croftinloan School, which was a private junior boarding school. Later, he went to Trinity College, Glenalmond.
After school, he continued his studies at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He also studied law at the University of Edinburgh School of Law. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked for the Scottish government from 1975 to 1978. In 1983, he became a member of the Faculty of Advocates, which is a group of lawyers in Scotland.
Legal Career and Key Roles
Lord Hodge has had a long and impressive career in law. He worked as a lawyer for government departments, including the Department of Energy and the Inland Revenue. In 1996, he became a Queen's Counsel (QC). This title is given to experienced lawyers who are highly respected.
Becoming a Judge
In 2005, Patrick Hodge became a judge in Scotland. He was appointed a Senator of the College of Justice. At this point, he took the special title Lord Hodge. As a Scottish judge, he worked in both the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary. These are important courts in Scotland.
Serving the Supreme Court
On October 1, 2013, Lord Hodge joined the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. This is the highest court in the UK. He became a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. On January 27, 2020, he was promoted to Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. This means he helps lead the court.
Work in Hong Kong
Lord Hodge also served as a judge in Hong Kong. He was a Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong. He started this role on January 1, 2021. However, he resigned from this position on March 30, 2022.
Royal Appointments
The Queen appointed Lord Hodge to represent her at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2022. This special role is called Lord High Commissioner. King Charles III approved his reappointment for this role in 2023. He completed this duty on March 10, 2024.
Lord Hodge announced on December 17, 2024, that he plans to retire from the Supreme Court on December 31, 2025.
Personal Life
Lord Hodge married Penelope Jane Wigin in 1983. They have two sons and one daughter. He enjoys opera and skiing in his free time. He is also a member of the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society. Since 1998, he has been a Governor at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh.
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