Patrick Swaffer

Patrick Swaffer
Born (1951-02-12)February 12, 1951
Occupation President of the BBFC
Years active 1974-present
Children 3

Patrick Swaffer (born 12 February 1951) is the current President of the British Board of Film Classification formerly a legal advisor to the BBFC he was appointed President of the BBFC by the BBFC's Council of Management after an open competition on 17 October 2012. Patrick Swaffer is known for his input to the Media/Entertainment industry.[1]

Career

Patrick Swaffer joined Goodman Derrick solicitors as a Senior and Managing Partner in 1974 and completed his training for this position in 1976, he became a partner to the firm in 1979 in the Media department, in 2009 he became a Consultant to that firm.[2] Patrick Swaffer also sits as a Recorder in the Crown Court on the South Eastern Circuit.[1] Patrick Swaffer is currently a partner in Media Compliance Services LLP.[3]

Formerly a legal advisor to the BBFChe became President in 2012,[4] The previous president was Sir Quentin Thomas.

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.gdlaw.co.uk/profiles/patrick-swaffer
  2. ↑ http://www.chambersandpartners.com/uk/Firms/99999999-72900/10386
  3. ↑ http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc/media-centre/bbfc-announces-new-president
  4. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19979457
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