Winston Roddick

Early life Roddick was born and raised in Caernarfon, and the Sir Hugh Owen Grammar School, Caernarfon.

After training and working as a police officer in Liverpool, he undertook a law degree at University College, London.

Career

Legal career He then trained as a barrister, appointed to the bar in 1968, and then became a Crown Court recorder.

Police and Crime Commissioner In November 2012, he sought election as the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police, beating Labour's Tal Michael on the second count. After his election, he was criticised for running as an independent even though he is a member of the Liberal Democrats, with the Welsh Labour Party accusing him of 'hiding' his allegiance for political reasons. Roddick stood down at the 2016 elections and the seat was won by Arfon Jones of Plaid Cymru.

Other In 1997, Roddick was appointed a member of the Independent Television Commission, and between 2004 and 2012 was a member of the S4C Authority.

Personal life He is a member of the Gorsedd of Bards, patron of Caernarfon Rugby Club, an Honorary Life Member of Caernarfon Town F.C. Supporters Club, the Honorary President of GISDA (Gwynedd charity for homeless young people), and the Vice President of the Caernarfon Male Voice Choir.

Honours Roddick was awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath in 2003, and became an Honorary Fellow of the University of Aberystwyth in 1999.