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Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, born Nicholas Addison Phillips, is a British lawyer who served as the inaugural President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom when it was established in October 2009. Prior to this appointment, he held several prominent judicial positions, including Master of the Rolls from 2000 to 2005 and Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2005 to 2008. As Lord Chief Justice, Phillips implemented significant reforms in the English judicial system. He served as President of the Supreme Court until his retirement in 2012, helping to establish the court's independence from the House of Lords and its procedures during its formative years.
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What was Lord Phillips's role in creating the UK Supreme Court?
Lord Phillips became the first President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom when it opened in 2009. The new court assumed the highest appellate functions previously exercised by the House of Lords.
Which senior judicial offices did Lord Phillips hold before the Supreme Court?
He served as Master of the Rolls and later as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. He then became Senior Law Lord before moving to the newly established Supreme Court.
When did Lord Phillips leave the UK Supreme Court?
Lord Phillips retired as the court's president in 2012. Lord Neuberger succeeded him in the role.
What is Lord Phillips's connection to the Baha Mousa inquiry?
After leaving the Supreme Court, Lord Phillips continued undertaking legal and public roles, but the Baha Mousa inquiry itself was chaired by Sir William Gage. Lord Phillips is more directly identified with leading the judiciary during the transition from the House of Lords to the UK Supreme Court.
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