James John Skinner, Date of Birth, Date of Death

James John Skinner

Malawian judge and politician

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1923

Date of Death: 21-Oct-2008

Profession: judge, politician

Nationality: Zambia, Malawi

Zodiac Sign: Leo

James John Skinner (24 July 1923 – 21 October 2008) was an Irish-born Zambian politician and jurist.
He was the first Minister of Justice of independent Zambia and the only White member of Zambia's first cabinet.
Following his time as a Zambian jurist, Skinner moved to neighbouring Malawi, where he was Chief Justice from 1970 to 1985.
His final judicial appointment was as a Social Security Commissioner in England from 1986 to 1996.