Swinton Thomas
Sir Swinton Thomas | |
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| Born | Swinton Barclay Thomas January 12, 1931 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | August 12, 2016 (aged 84–85) |
| Alma mater | Lincoln College, Oxford |
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:
References[]
- ^ "Sir Swinton Thomas, Court of Appeal judge – obituary". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "Sir Swinton Thomas and Lord Goff of Chieveley". ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "Sir Swinton Thomas". thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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