Stephen John Wooler

Stephen John Wooler
Born 16 March 1948
Nationality United Kingdom
Occupation Barrister
Known for HM Chief Inspector, Crown Prosecution Service (1999-2010)

Stephen John Wooler CB (born 16 March 1948) is an English Barrister who was HM Chief Inspector to the Crown Prosecution Service (1999–2010).[1][2]

Early life

Wooler was born on 16 March 1948, the son of Herbert George Wooler and Mable Wooler. He was educated at Bedford Modern School and University College London.[3][4]

Career

In 1969, Wooler was called to the bar at Gray’s Inn, initially in practice at the Common Law Bar (1970–73). In 1973 he joined the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions, eventually becoming HM Chief Inspector to the Crown Prosecution Service (1999–2010). In 2009 Wooler was a member of the board of the Institute of Criminal Law at University College London.[5]

Honours

In 2005 Wooler was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath.[6]

Family life

In 1974 Wooler married Jonquil Elizabeth Wilmshurst-Smith. They have a son and a daughter.[7]

References

  1. Who's Who 2014, Published by A&C Black Limited 2014
  2. Debrett’s People of Today 2014, Debretts 2014
  3. Who's Who 2014, Published by A&C Black Limited 2014
  4. http://www.debretts.com/people-of-today/profile/9809/Stephen-John-WOOLER
  5. Who's Who 2014, Published by A&C Black Limited 2014
  6. Who's Who 2014, Published by A&C Black Limited 2014
  7. Who's Who 2014, Published by A&C Black Limited 2014