Robert Ernest Ross
Robert Ernest Ross | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1871 |
| Died | 1960 (aged 88–89) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Occupations | Barrister, court official, legal writer |
| Known for | Criminal law |
| Notable work | Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice Russell on Crime |
Robert Ernest Ross (1871–1960) was an English barrister, court official, and legal writer, notable for his long service as Principal Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeal and for his editorial work on leading English criminal-law practitioner texts, including Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice and Russell on Crime.[1]
Early life and education
Ross obtained the degree of LLB from the University of London in 1898. He was later called to the Bar by the Middle Temple.[2]
Career
Early in his career, Ross worked as one of the sub-editors of the first edition of Halsbury’s Laws of England, contributing to editorial coordination, verification of authorities, and the standardisation of legal exposition under the general editorship of Lord Halsbury.[2]
He subsequently became Principal Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeal from its establishment in 1907 until he retired in 1936.[1][2][3] It was reputed that Ross had been on duty at every murder appeal which had been heard by the time he retired.[4]
Ross authored The Court of Criminal Appeal (1911), a contemporary account of the court’s jurisdiction, procedure, and practice, reflecting his professional involvement in its administration.[5]
Ross was also a leading editor of criminal-law practitioner texts. From 1918 to 1938 (the 25th to 30th editions), he served as co-editor and later senior editor of Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice.[1][6][7][8][9][10][11]
He also edited the 8th and 9th editions (1923, 1936) of Russell on Crime.[1][12][13]
References
- ^ a b c d "Obituary: Robert Ernest Ross (The Times, 2 January 1961)".
- ^ a b c Husbands, C. T. (2013). "'An attorney's bill of costs': how did it become protected from disclosure by precedent?" (PDF). Legal Studies. 33 (3).
- ^ Criminal Appeal Act 1907 (7 Edw 7 c 23).
- ^ "Court of Criminal Appeal: Retirement of Chief Clerk (The Times, 14 August 1936)". www.thetimes.com.
- ^ Ross, R. E. (1911). The Court of Criminal Appeal. London: Butterworth & Co.
- ^ Roome, H. D.; Ross, R. E. (1918). Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice (25th ed.). London: Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Roome, H. D.; Ross, R. E. (1922). Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice (26th ed.). London: Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Roome, H. D.; Ross, R. E. (1927). Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice (27th ed.). London: Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Ross, R. E.; Butler, T. R. Fitzwalter, eds. (1931). Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice (28th ed.). London: Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Ross, R. E.; Butler, T. R. Fitzwalter, eds. (1934). Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice (29th ed.). London: Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Ross, R. E.; Turner, M., eds. (1938). Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice (30th ed.). London: Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Ross, R. E.; McClure, G. B., eds. (1923). Russell on Crime. London: Stevens & Sons / Sweet & Maxwell.
- ^ Ross, R. E., ed. (1936). Russell on Crime (9th ed.). London: Stevens & Sons / Sweet & Maxwell.