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'''James John Skinner''' (24 July 1923 – 21 October 2008) was an Irish-born [[Zambia]]n 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. {{TFAFULL| | '''James John Skinner''' (24 July 1923 – 21 October 2008) was an Irish-born [[Zambia]]n 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. {{TFAFULL|Politics of Zambia}} | ||
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