Swinton 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]

Notable judgments of his included:

References

  1. ↑ "Sir Swinton Thomas, Court of Appeal judge – obituary". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Sir Swinton Thomas and Lord Goff of Chieveley". ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sir Swinton Thomas". thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 17 October 2016.


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