Caroline Swift

Caroline Swift

Dame Caroline Jane Swift, DBE (born 1955) was leading counsel to the Inquiry in the Shipman Inquiry, which began in 2001. [ [http://www.tamesideadvertiser.co.uk/shipman/march98/s/81/81945_introduction.html Tameside Advertiser] article "Shipman Inquiry counsel Caroline Swift QC" published July 16, 2002. Accessed June 7, 2007.]

Swift was educated at Durham University (England) and was called to the Bar, Inner Temple in 1977. The following year she began practising on the Northern Circuit, later becoming Assistant Recorder from 1992 until 1995, and QC in 1993. She became a Recorder in 1995, a Bencher in 1997. [ [http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page8467.asp UK Government News] article "DBE Appointment of Caroline Swift QC and Julia Macur QC" published November 4, 2005. Accessed June 7, 2007.]

On 4 November 2005, Swift was created a DBE upon her appointment as a Justice of the High Court (Queens Bench Division). Her husband, Peter Openshaw, is also a High Court Judge, and was sworn in on the same day. " [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/4297694.stm BBC News Online] article "Married judges make legal history" published September 30, 2005. Accessed June 6, 2007.]

Swift is styled The Hon. Mrs Justice Swift.

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