John Thomas, Baron Thomas of Cwmgiedd

Roger John Laugharne Thomas, Baron Thomas of Cwmgiedd, PC FLSW (born Carmarthen, 22 October 1947) is a British judge. He served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2013 to 2017.

The Right Honourable
The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd
PC FLSW
Thomas in 2022
Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
In office
1 October 2013  1 October 2017
Nominated byChris Grayling
Appointed byElizabeth II
Preceded byThe Lord Judge
Succeeded byThe Lord Burnett of Maldon
President of the Queen's Bench Division
In office
3 October 2011  1 October 2013
DeputyDame Heather Hallett
Preceded bySir Anthony May
Succeeded bySir Brian Leveson
Lord Justice of Appeal
In office
14 July 2003  3 October 2011
Personal details
Born (1947-10-22) 22 October 1947
Wales, United Kingdom
Alma mater
  • Trinity Hall, Cambridge
  • University of Chicago
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