John Widgery, Baron Widgery, OBE, TD, QC, PC (1911–1981), English judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales (1971–1980)
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He gathered a reputation for being a fast talker, and eventually came to specialise in disputes over rating and town planning, where his methodical approach and self-control were useful attributes.
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The British Government had acquired some goodwill because of its suspension of the Stormont Parliament, but that was said to have disappeared when Widgery's conclusions were published.
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In March 1976 Widgery dismissed the first appeal by the Birmingham Six in respect of the Birmingham pub bombings.