John Bowers (barrister)

John Simon Bowers
KC
Born (1956-01-02) 2 January 1956 (age 68)
EducationLincoln College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Principal of Brasenose College, Barrister
SpouseSuzanne Franks
Children3

John Bowers KC (born 2 January 1956) is a British barrister and part-time judge who has been Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford since 1 October 2015.[1]

Born in Grimsby, the son of Alfred Bowers and Irene (née Bolton),[2] he was educated at Clee Grammar School in Cleethorpes, and then studied law at Lincoln College, Oxford.[3] He was called to the Bar in 1979, took silk (became a Queen's Counsel) in 1998, became a recorder in 2003, and has been a deputy High Court Judge since 2010.[3] He is an honorary professor at the University of Hull.[4]

Bowers is a supporter of Grimsby Town F.C.[5] He is married to Suzanne Franks and has three children.[6]

  1. ^ "Mr John Bowers QC appointed Principal-Elect of Brasenose". Brasenose College, Oxford. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  2. ^ Bowers, John (15 February 2018). "Obituary: Alfred Bowers". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Bowers, John Simon". Who's Who 2014. A & C Black. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Professor John Bowers". Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  5. ^ Steer, Tom (4 July 2019). "What manager Michael Jolley said during a talk with students at Brasenose College". GrimsbyLive. Grimsby Telegraph. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Former Cleethorpes schoolboy takes top job at Oxford college". Grimsby Telegraph. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.