Senior lawyer 'humbled' at degree honour

A senior lawyer says he is "absolutely delighted and humbled" to be given an honorary degree by the university where he studied.

Sean Kyne, the deputy chief crown prosecutor for the West Midlands, was recognised by the University of Wolverhampton.

A spokesperson said he was honoured for "his exceptional contribution to the legal profession and his longstanding support of the university".

As well as "rising through the ranks" at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), he has mentored colleagues there and delivered guest lectures and workshops for university law school students.

Kyne, who graduated with a degree in law in 1997 and worked in the private legal sector before joining the CPS, said he had good memories of being at the university.

The university said he had showed an "unwavering commitment" to education and community engagement, including presenting awards at alumni events.

"I have incredibly fond memories of my time as a student in Wolverhampton, and I consider it an honour to be able to give back to an educational establishment that played such a key role in shaping my legal career," Kyne said.

"It has always been personally important to me that I play my part in helping the students understand that whatever their aspirations may be, they are achievable.

"Helping the next generation of lawyers pursue their own career path is something which I find extremely rewarding."

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