Michael Burton (judge)

Eton College

Sir Michael John Burton (born 12 November 1946 [1]), styled Mr Justice Burton, is a judge in the High Court of England and Wales.[2] He is President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal,[3] Chairman of the Central Arbitration Committee.[4] and former President of the Employment Appeals Tribunal (2002–2005),[5] which was reformed under his presidency.[6]

He was educated at Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford.

Prior to his judicial appointment, in 1998, he was head of Littleton Chambers (1991–1998). He was appointed QC in 1984.

Until January 2011 Burton was Chairman of the High Court Judges Association and served as Treasurer of Gray's Inn in 2012.

He is a widower with four daughters and seven grandchildren and Trustee of the Corinne Burton Memorial Trust, set up as a memorial to his late wife. The Trust raises funds for the education and placement of Art Therapists.

He edits Civil Appeals, the leading text on civil appeals for all levels of judiciary.

References

  1. ↑ Senior Judiciary – High Court Queen's Bench Division, Judiciary of England and Wales. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  2. ↑ Senior Judiciary list, Judiciary of England and Wales. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  3. ↑ The Investigatory Powers Tribunal – Sir Michael Burton (President). Ipt-uk.com (2011-09-19). Retrieved on 2012-11-27.
  4. ↑ Members of the. CAC. Retrieved on 2012-11-27.
  5. ↑
  6. ↑ Burton, M. (2005). "The Employment Appeal Tribunal: October 2002 – July 2005". Industrial Law Journal 34 (4): 273. doi:10.1093/indlaw/dwi021.
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