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Lord Lane was the judicial title of Geoffrey Lane, an English judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1980 until 1992. In that office he led the senior judiciary of England and Wales and presided over the Court of Appeal's criminal division. His career is associated with twentieth-century English criminal law and the administration of the courts.
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Who was Lord Lane?
Lord Lane was the judicial title of Geoffrey Lane, an English judge. He served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1980 until 1992.
What did Lord Lane do as Lord Chief Justice?
Geoffrey Lane led the senior judiciary of England and Wales during his time as Lord Chief Justice. He also presided over the criminal work of the Court of Appeal.
When was Geoffrey Lane Lord Chief Justice?
Geoffrey Lane held the office from 1980 to 1992. The title Lord Lane refers to his judicial office rather than to a separate person.
Was Lord Lane connected with the Court of Appeal?
Yes. As Lord Chief Justice, he presided over the Court of Appeal's criminal division, which hears appeals in criminal cases in England and Wales.
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