Geoffrey Briggs
Sir Geoffrey Gould Briggs QC (6 May 1914 – 12 May 1993) was an English lawyer and judge. He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong in the 1970s and of Brunei in the 1980s.
The Honourable Dato Setia Sir Geoffrey Briggs DSNB QC | |
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Chief Justice of Hong Kong | |
| 1st Chief Justice of Brunei | |
| In office 1963 – 18 June 1979 | |
| Nominated by | Omar Ali Saifuddien III |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Denys Roberts |
| 19th Chief Justice of Hong Kong | |
| In office 1973–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Ivo Rigby |
| Succeeded by | Denys Roberts |
| 14th Chief Judicial Commissioner for the Western Pacific | |
| In office 1962–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Lowe |
| Succeeded by | Jocelyn Bodilly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Geoffrey Gould Briggs 6 May 1914 Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 12 May 1993 (aged 79) Bath, Somerset, England |
| Alma mater | Christ Church (BA; BCL) |
| Occupation | Judge and law officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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