Ian Barker (jurist)
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.
The Honourable Sir Ian Barker KC | |
|---|---|
Barker in 2018 | |
| 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 17 March 1934 Taumarunui, New Zealand |
| Died | 11 November 2022 (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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