Patrick Swaffer
Patrick Swaffer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1951 London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Exeter |
| Occupation | Media lawyer |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | Former president of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) |
| Children | 3 |
Patrick Swaffer (born 12 February 1951) is a British lawyer who has worked in a wide variety of media organisations. Formerly a legal advisor to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), he was appointed its president by the BBFC's Council of Management after an open competition on 17 October 2012, serving in the role for a decade. Swaffer is known for his input to the Media/Entertainment industry.[1]
Career
Patrick Swaffer was born and raised in London.[2] He graduated from the University of Exeter with a law degree in 1973.[2][3] In 1974, he joined Goodman Derrick solicitors as a senior and managing partner 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.[4] Swaffer also sits as a recorder in the Crown Court on the South Eastern Circuit.[1] He is currently a partner in Media Compliance Services LLP.[5][6]
Formerly a legal advisor to the
Swaffer chairs the board of the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.[10]
Personal life
Swaffer married his wife Niroo in 1986 and they have three sons: Andrew, Matthew and Nicholas.[2]
References
- ^ a b http://www.gdlaw.co.uk/profiles/patrick-swaffer [dead link]
- ^ a b c "Honorary graduates 2022". University of exeter. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Alumni inspire law firm to support students". University of Exeter. 1 April 2008.
- ^ http://www.chambersandpartners.com/uk/Firms/99999999-72900/10386 [dead link]
- ^ a b "BBFC Announces New President". 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Patrick Swaffer". Media Compliance Services LLP. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "BBFC announces Patrick Swaffer as new president". BBC News. 17 October 2012.
- ^ "BBFC announces Natasha Kaplinsky OBE as new President". BBFC. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- Screen Daily. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "About the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum". The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
External links
- Mark Allison, "An interview with Patrick Swaffer; president of the BBFC", Exeposé, 10 October 2016.
- http://hanleyltc.org.uk/hanleyabout.html[dead link]