Jill McIvor
Barrister and former ombudsman
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| Intro | Barrister and former ombudsman | ||
| Places | United Kingdom | ||
| was | Politician Barrister | ||
| Work field | Law Politics | ||
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| Birth | 10 August 1930 | ||
| Death | 8 January 2019 (aged 88 years) | ||
| Star sign | Leo | ||
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Biography
Frances Jill McIvor CBE (née Anderson; born 10 August 1930 - 8 January 2019) was a Northern Irish barrister who was the first woman to serve as Northern Ireland Ombudsman and Commissioner for Complaints (1991–93).
In 1953 McIvor married the Ulster Unionist politician Basil McIvor; they had two sons and a daughter Jane. She was widowed in 2004.
A barrister by profession she has served in a variety of bodies, including the following:
- Independent Broadcasting Authority
- Radio Authority
- Fair Employment Commission
- Board of Cooperation North
- Board of Visitors of QUB (Member)
- Ulster-New Zealand Trust (Chairperson)