Stephen Oliver (judge) explained

Sir Stephen John Lindsay Oliver, KC (14 November 1938 – 8 April 2024) was a British judge. He died on 8 April 2024, at the age of 85.^[1]

Background

Oliver was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1963. He was appointed Queen's Counsel (1980), recorder (1989), and Circuit Judge (1991). In 1992 he became the Presiding Special Commissioner and President of the VAT and Duties Tribunals. He was Knighted in the 2007 New Year Honours.^[2] On 1 April 2009 he became Acting President of the Tax Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.^[3] He retired on 6 April 2011.^[4]

Sources

• OLIVER, Sir Stephen (John Lindsay), Who's Who 2012, A & C Black, 2012; online edn, Oxford University Press, Dec 2011, accessed 15 Feb 2012

Notes and References

1. News: Sir Stephen John Lindsay Oliver . 11 April 2024 . The Times . 11 April 2024.
2. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100910235604/http://www.council-on-tribunals.gov.uk/adjust/07_1.htm New Year's Honours 2007
3. http://www.chba.org.uk/news/?a=71224 Appointment of New Acting President of The First-Tier Tax Chamber
4. http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/judicial-appointments/judicial-060411-005.htm Tribunal Judge Retirement : Sir Stephen Oliver QC