Alasdair Fraser (barrister)
Sir Alasdair Fraser QC | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alasdair MacLeod Fraser 29 September 1946 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 16 June 2012 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin Queen's University Belfast |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Title | Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland |
| Term | 1989 to 2010 |
| Predecessor | Sir Barry Shaw |
| Successor | Barra McGrory |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret, Lady Fraser |
| Children | 3 |
Sir Alasdair MacLeod Fraser,
Early life
Fraser was born in
Legal career
Fraser was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 1970 beginning his career as a barrister.[2] He practised law at a Belfast legal practice for three years.[1]
In 1973, he joined the
Later life
On 16 June 2012, Fraser died of cancer; he was aged 65.[2] He had taken early retirement after his initial diagnosis.[1] His funeral took place at St Mark's Church of Ireland in Dundela, Belfast on 20 June 2012.[3]
Personal life
Fraser was married to Margaret. Together they had three children; a daughter, Katy, and two sons, Andrew and Jamie.[1][3] A rugby fan, he served as Chairman of the Church of Ireland's Young Men's Society rugby club based in Belfast.[2]
Honours
In the 1992
In 2006, he was awarded the Special Achievement Award by the International Association of Prosecutors for his role in prosecuting crimes in Northern Ireland during 30 years of The Troubles.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Sir Alasdair Fraser". The Times. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sir Alasdair Fraser". The Herald. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d Archer, Bimpe (19 June 2012). "Former director of public prosecutions dies at 65". The Irish News. Archived from the original on 4 May 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Director of PPS Sir Alasdair Fraser to retire in autumn". BBC News. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ "No. 52952". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 1992. p. 3.
- ^ "No. 56070". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 30 December 2000. p. yes.
- ^ "No. 56313". The London Gazette. 24 August 2001. p. 1.