Derek Hodgson (judge)
Sir Walter Derek Thornley Hodgson (24 May 1917 – 10 October 2002) was a British barrister and High Court judge. He presided over the Blakelock trial in 1987.[1]
Hodgson was born in Manchester and studied at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.[2] He was involved in law reform and on a committee working with the Howard League for Penal Reform.[2] He was vice chair of the Parole Board (England and Wales) in 1982-83.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sir Derek Hodgson". The Telegraph. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Blom-Cooper, Louis (23 October 2002). "Obituary: Sir Derek Hodgson". the Guardian. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Hodgson, Hon. Sir (Walter) Derek (Thornley) ukwhoswho.com (subscription required)
- "Sir Derek Hodgson". The Times & The Sunday Times. 3 December 2002. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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