Lord Justice Moylan | |
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| Lord Justice of Appeal | |
| Assumed office 29 March 2017 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew John Gregory Moylan 23 June 1953 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford [1] |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Law |
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