Richard Keen, Baron Keen of Elie
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For the racing driver, see Richard Keen (racing driver). For those of a similar name, see Richard Keene (disambiguation) and Richard Keane (disambiguation).
Richard Sanderson Keen, Baron Keen of Elie PC, KC (born 29 March 1954) is a British lawyer and Conservative Party politician. He was Advocate General for Scotland from May 2015 until his resignation on 16 September 2020.
Quick Facts Advocate General for Scotland, Prime Minister ...
The Lord Keen of Elie | |
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Advocate General for Scotland | |
In office 29 May 2015 – 16 September 2020 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron Theresa May Boris Johnson |
Preceded by | The Lord Wallace of Tankerness |
Succeeded by | The Lord Stewart of Dirleton |
Government Spokesperson for the Home Office | |
In office 1 April 2016 – 18 July 2016 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | The Lord Bates (as Minister of State) |
Succeeded by | The Baroness Williams of Trafford (as Minister of State) |
Chairman of the Scottish Conservative Party | |
In office January 2014 – 28 May 2015 | |
Leader | Ruth Davidson |
Preceded by | David Mundell |
Succeeded by | Rab Forman |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
Assumed office 9 June 2015 Life Peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Sanderson Keen (1954-03-29) 29 March 1954 (age 70) |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Jane Anderson |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Profession | Advocate |
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