Sir Timothy Le Cocq to step down as Bailiff

Sir Tim Le Cocq Concludes Six-Year Tenure as Jersey’s Bailiff

Sir Tim Le Cocq has stepped down as Jersey’s Bailiff, marking the end of a six-year term at the head of the island’s judiciary and civic life.

Appointed in 2019 by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Tim served as the island’s 90th Bailiff and presided over his final sitting in the Royal Court this week. His tenure officially concludes exactly six years to the day since his appointment — a timeframe he had committed to from the outset.

In 2022, he was knighted by the then Prince of Wales in recognition of his service to Jersey.

Reflecting on his departure, Sir Tim thanked islanders for their support during his time in office and expressed confidence in the island’s future leadership.

Deputy Bailiff Robert MacRae will formally take up the role of Bailiff on Friday, 24 October 2025. A former Attorney General, Mr MacRae has served as Deputy Bailiff since 2020 and is widely respected within the island’s legal community.

Sir Tim’s retirement marks the close of a distinguished legal career spanning several decades, during which he played a central role in upholding Jersey’s traditions while guiding the Royal Court through a period of modernisation and change.