Leif Sevón
Leif Jörgen Arvidsson Sevón (born 31 October 1941) is a Finnish jurist and judge.
Leif Sevón | |
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| 11th President of the Supreme Court of Finland | |
| In office 1 January 2002 – 31 December 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Olavi Heinonen |
| Succeeded by | Pauliine Koskelo |
| 1st President of the European Free Trade Association Court | |
| In office 1994–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Bjørn Haug |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1941 Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
Biography
Sevón holds a Licentiate in Laws degree from the University of Helsinki. His positions include a directorate at the Ministry of Justice, the presidency of the EFTA Court, a seat in the European Court of Justice, and an advisory position at the Ministry of Foreign Affair's Trade Directorate. He left the European Court in 2002 after his appointment as President of the Supreme Court of Finland. In 2005 he retired from the presidency of the Supreme Court.
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References
- NEW FINNISH JUDGE AT THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. European Court of Justice. Accessed 2011-01-05.
- Pauliine Koskelo named new President of Finnish Supreme Court. Helsingin Sanomat, 2005-12-23. Accessed 2011-01-05.
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