Stephen Oliver (judge)

Sir Stephen John Lindsay Oliver, KC (14 November 1938 – 8 April 2024) was a British judge. He died on 8 April 2024, at the age of 85.

Background
Oliver was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1963. He was appointed Queen's Counsel (1980), recorder (1989), and Circuit Judge (1991). In 1992 he became the Presiding Special Commissioner and President of the VAT and Duties Tribunals. He was Knighted in the 2007 New Year Honours. On 1 April 2009 he became Acting President of the Tax Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. He retired on 6 April 2011.