Justice Patrick Devlin at London Airport

Apr 09, 1959 - London, England, UK - (File Photo) Patrick Arthur Devlin was a British lawyer, judge, and jurist. He was made a High Court judge in 1948. At 42, he was the second-youngest such appointment in the 20th century. Devlin was knighted later that year. In 1959 Devlin was chosen by Prime Minister Macmillan to compile a report into policing in Nyasaland (Malawi). It was however highly critical of British methods, and Macmillan responded by criticising Devlin. Devlin was made Lord Justice of the Court of Appeal in 1960, and became Baron Devlin in 1961. He retired in 1964. PICTURED: Justice PATRICK DEVLIN at London Airport before leaving for Nyasaland (Malawi)

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