Sir Swinton Thomas | |
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Lord Justice of Appeal | |
In office 1994–2000 | |
Justice of the High Court | |
Personal details | |
Born | Swinton Barclay Thomas |
Sir Swinton Barclay Thomas (12 January 1931 – 12 August 2016) was a British judge, privy councillor, and the Interception of Communications Commissioner. He raised questions about the scope of the Wilson Doctrine. [1] [2]
He was born in Glasgow, the son of Brigadier William Bain Thomas CBE DSO of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), in which regiment Swinton carried out his National Service. [3]
Thomas was a prominent Roman Catholic layman who served as chairman of the Association of Papal Orders in Great Britain.
Notable judgments of his included:
Sir Swinton Thomas | |
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Lord Justice of Appeal | |
In office 1994–2000 | |
Justice of the High Court | |
Personal details | |
Born | Swinton Barclay Thomas |
Sir Swinton Barclay Thomas (12 January 1931 – 12 August 2016) was a British judge, privy councillor, and the Interception of Communications Commissioner. He raised questions about the scope of the Wilson Doctrine. [1] [2]
He was born in Glasgow, the son of Brigadier William Bain Thomas CBE DSO of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), in which regiment Swinton carried out his National Service. [3]
Thomas was a prominent Roman Catholic layman who served as chairman of the Association of Papal Orders in Great Britain.
Notable judgments of his included: