Charles Hodson, Baron Hodson
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Francis Lord Charlton Hodson, Baron Hodson PC
, KC, MC
(17 September 1895 – 11 March 1984), always known as Charles Hodson, was a British
judge.
The son of Reverend Thomas Hodson, he was educated in Cheltenham College
. During the First World War he served with the 7th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, being wounded several times and receiving a Military Cross
with the following citation:
In 1918, Hudson married his nurse. After the war, he finished his studying and was called to the Bar
in 1921. He was made a King's Counsel in 1937 and was knighted later.
Invested to the Privy Council
in 1951, he was Lord Justice of Appeal
from 1951 to 1960. On 1 October 1960, he was appointed Lord of Appeal in Ordinary
and was created additionally a life peer
with the title Baron Hodson, of Rotherfield Greys in the County of Oxfordshire
. He retired as Lord of Appeal in 1971. Hodson was a member of the International Court of Arbitration
at The Hague
between 1949 and 1971 and further president of the British branch of the International Law Association
.
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
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, KC, MC
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
(17 September 1895 – 11 March 1984), always known as Charles Hodson, was a British
United Kingdom
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judge.
The son of Reverend Thomas Hodson, he was educated in Cheltenham College
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham College is a co-educational independent school, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.One of the public schools of the Victorian period, it was opened in July 1841. An Anglican foundation, it is known for its classical, military and sporting traditions.The 1893 book Great...
. During the First World War he served with the 7th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, being wounded several times and receiving a Military Cross
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
with the following citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company most gallantly against a strong enemy redoubt, being twice wounded, and refused to be brought in till the wounded round him had been evacuated.
In 1918, Hudson married his nurse. After the war, he finished his studying and was called to the Bar
Bar association
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in 1921. He was made a King's Counsel in 1937 and was knighted later.
Invested to the Privy Council
Privy council
A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a nation, typically, but not always, in the context of a monarchic government. The word "privy" means "private" or "secret"; thus, a privy council was originally a committee of the monarch's closest advisors to give confidential advice on...
in 1951, he was Lord Justice of Appeal
Lord Justice of Appeal
A Lord Justice of Appeal is an ordinary judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, the court that hears appeals from the High Court of Justice, and represents the second highest level of judge in the courts of England and Wales-Appointment:...
from 1951 to 1960. On 1 October 1960, he was appointed Lord of Appeal in Ordinary
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary
Lords of Appeal in Ordinary, commonly known as Law Lords, were appointed under the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 to the House of Lords of the United Kingdom in order to exercise its judicial functions, which included acting as the highest court of appeal for most domestic matters...
and was created additionally a life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
with the title Baron Hodson, of Rotherfield Greys in the County of Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
. He retired as Lord of Appeal in 1971. Hodson was a member of the International Court of Arbitration
International Court of Arbitration
The International Court of Arbitration is an institution for the resolution of international commercial disputes. The International Court of Arbitration is part of the International Chamber of Commerce....
at The Hague
The Hague
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between 1949 and 1971 and further president of the British branch of the International Law Association
International Law Association
The International Law Association is a non-profit organization based in Great Britain that — according to its 2004 constitution — promotes "the study, clarification and development of international law" and "the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law."The ILA...
.