Ian Barker (jurist)
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Sir Richard Ian Barker KC (17 March 1934 – 11 November 2022) was a New Zealand jurist. His legal career spanned over six decades. He was a lawyer for 20 years, followed by 20 years as a judge at the High Court, before he worked for another two decades as a mediator and arbitrator. Barker was involved in the law reform in the Cook Islands.
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Sir Ian Barker | |
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Judge of the High Court | |
In office 1976–1997 | |
7th Chancellor of the University of Auckland | |
In office 1991–1999 | |
Preceded by | Mick Brown |
Succeeded by | John Graham |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Ian Barker (1934-03-17)17 March 1934 Taumarunui, New Zealand |
Died | 11 November 2022(2022-11-11) (aged 88) |
Spouse |
Mary Christine Allardyce
(m. 1965) |
Education | University of Auckland |
Occupation | Lawyer, judge |
Known for | Cook Islands law reform |
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