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Lord of Appeal in Ordinary

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A quick definition of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary:

A Lord of Appeal in Ordinary is someone who helps the House of Lords listen to appeals. They are paid for their work and have the title of baron for life. Even after they retire, they can still sit and vote in the House of Lords. They are also known as Law Lords.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A Lord of Appeal in Ordinary is a person who is appointed and paid to assist the House of Lords in hearing appeals. These lords hold the rank of barons for life and can continue to sit and vote in the House of Lords even after they retire. They are also known as Law Lords.

Example: Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers was a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary from 1999 to 2008. He was appointed to the position after serving as a judge in the Court of Appeal and the High Court. During his time as a Law Lord, he heard many important cases, including the appeal of the conviction of the Lockerbie bomber.

Explanation: This example illustrates how a person can become a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary and the types of cases they may hear. Lord Phillips was appointed to the position after serving as a judge in lower courts, which is a common path to becoming a Law Lord. Additionally, his involvement in the Lockerbie bomber case shows the importance of the appeals that Law Lords hear.

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