Paul J. Mahoney
Encyclopedia
Paul J. Mahoney is a British
jurist and current (since 2005) and the first President of European Union Civil Service Tribunal
.
degree in 1967. He subsequently studied law at the University College London
and obtained Master of Laws
in 1969.
at the law faculty of University College London
. From 1972 to 1974, Mahoney was a barrister
in London.
, Saskatoon
in 1988.
in London from 1972 to 1974.
From 1974 to 1990, Mahoney was Administrator and subsequently the Principal Administrator of the European Court of Human Rights
.
From 1990 to 1993, Mahoney was the Head of Personnel, Council of Europe. From 1993 to 1995, Mahoney was the Head of Division (1993-1995), Deputy Registrar (1995-2001), Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights (2001-Sep 2005).
Mahoney was nominated by the college of judges to become the first President of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal
on 6 October 2005, which he still maintains the position.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
jurist and current (since 2005) and the first President of European Union Civil Service Tribunal
European Union Civil Service Tribunal
The European Union Civil Service Tribunal is a specialised tribunal within the Court of Justice of the European Union. It was established on 2 December 2005.-Legal basis:...
.
Education
Mahoney studied law at Oxford University and received the (Master of ArtsMaster of Arts (Oxbridge)
In the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Dublin, Bachelors of Arts of these universities are admitted to the degree of Master of Arts or Master in Arts on application after six or seven years' seniority as members of the university .There is no examination or study required for the degree...
degree in 1967. He subsequently studied law at the University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
and obtained Master of Laws
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
in 1969.
London, UK
From 1967 to 1973, Mahoney was a lecturerLecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at the law faculty of University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
. From 1972 to 1974, Mahoney was a barrister
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
in London.
Canada
Mahoney was appointed as Visiting Professor of the University of SaskatchewanUniversity of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
, Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
in 1988.
Europe
Mahoney was a barristerBarrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
in London from 1972 to 1974.
From 1974 to 1990, Mahoney was Administrator and subsequently the Principal Administrator of the European Court of Human Rights
European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is a supra-national court established by the European Convention on Human Rights and hears complaints that a contracting state has violated the human rights enshrined in the Convention and its protocols. Complaints can be brought by individuals or...
.
From 1990 to 1993, Mahoney was the Head of Personnel, Council of Europe. From 1993 to 1995, Mahoney was the Head of Division (1993-1995), Deputy Registrar (1995-2001), Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights (2001-Sep 2005).
Mahoney was nominated by the college of judges to become the first President of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal
European Union Civil Service Tribunal
The European Union Civil Service Tribunal is a specialised tribunal within the Court of Justice of the European Union. It was established on 2 December 2005.-Legal basis:...
on 6 October 2005, which he still maintains the position.