John Lyon CB

Director General Legal and Judicial Services & Secretary of Commissions

Responsibilities Manages the interface with the judiciary (including appointments) Manages the interface with the legal professions Manages the provision of legal advice within the Department.

Biography

John Lyon was appointed Director General Legal and Judicial Services & Secretary of Commissions at the Department for Constitutional Affairs on 17 February 2003.
He worked in the Cabinet Office in various posts 1969 - 1978 and in home and social affairs 1978-1980. He worked in the Home Office in various posts 1980 - 1994, as director of criminal justice 1994 - 1998, as director of sentencing and correctional policy in 1998, director of police policy 1999 - 2000, and director general of the policing and crime reduction group 2000 - 2003.

Education

Cambridge