Tim Le Cocq

Sir Timothy John Le Cocq (born 9 December 1956) is a British lawyer and politician who served as the Bailiff of Jersey from 2019 until his retirement in 2025. Prior to his tenure as Bailiff, he was deputy bailiff, attorney general, and solicitor general.

Early life and education Timothy John Le Cocq was born in Jersey on 9 December 1956. His father, Lieutenant Bernard Le Cocq, was a bank clerk who joined the Royal Navy during World War II and was involved in the Liberation of the German-occupied Channel Islands on 10 May 1945.

Le Cocq was educated at De La Salle College, Jersey and graduated from Keele University with a degree in law and psychology. He was admitted as a barrister to the Inner Temple.

Career Upon returning to Jersey, Le Cocq worked at a law firm. to March 2015. Robert MacRae, the Deputy Bailiff, will succeed him.

Collette Anne Crill and Anthony John Olsen were appointed as his lieutenants in 2019. As Bailiff Le Cocq presided over the States Assembly, but had no voting power. There was an unsuccessful attempt to separate the Bailiff's position as speaker and chief judge in 2024.

After retiring as Bailiff, Le Cocq became a commissioner of the Royal Court.

Personal life Le Cocq is the father of four children.