Timothy Le Cocq Explained

Honorific Prefix:Sir
Timothy Le Cocq
Office:Bailiff of Jersey
Governor:Sir John McColl
Sir Stephen Dalton
Jerry Kyd
Term Start:17 October 2019[1] [2]
Predecessor:William Bailhache
Birth Place:Jersey
Alma Mater:Keele University
Nationality:British
Occupation:Lawyer
Children:4

Sir Timothy John Le Cocq (born 1956) is a Jersey lawyer who is the current Bailiff of Jersey.[3] He was sworn in on 17 October 2019.[4]

Early life

Le Cocq was born in Jersey on 9 December 1956.[5]

He went to school at Beaulieu Convent School and De La Salle College.[6] In 1980, he graduated with a BA Hon Law Psychology from Keele University.[7]

Legal career

Le Cocq was called to the English Bar in 1981 and to the Jersey Bar in 1985.

He was a Crown Advocate 1996–2008, HM Solicitor General 2008–09, Attorney General 2009–15

Judicial appointments

Le Cocq served as Deputy Bailiff 2015–19.[8] He was appointed Bailiff in 2019.

Le Cocq was knighted in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to Jersey.

In October 2024, Le Cocq announced that he would be retiring as Bailiff on 17 October 2025, six years to the day from his appointment in 2019.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Bailiff sworn in. Heath. Richard. www.jerseyeveningpost.com. 17 October 2019 . en. 2019-10-17.
  2. Web site: New Bailiff Takes Office. Channel 103. en. 2019-10-17.
  3. Web site: Members. 2011-11-20. States of Jersey. en. 2019-01-02.
  4. Web site: WATCH: Meet Jersey's bearded, sword-wielding new Bailiff.... Redoulès. Elodie. Bailiwick Express. en. 2019-10-18.
  5. Book: Who's Who 2024 . 2024 . A & C Black . London . 27 November 2024.
  6. News: I Care Very Much About the Welfare of Jersey. Targett. Tania. 2 January 2019. Jersey Evening Post. 2 January 2019. 4–5. subscription.
  7. Book: Who's Who 2024 . 2024 . A & C Black . London . 27 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Jersey's Deputy Bailiff sworn in. ITV News. en. 2019-01-02.
  9. Web site: Frost . Kelly . 1 October 2024 . Bailiff of Jersey announces his retirement from role . 1 October 2024 . Jersey Evening Post.