Professor Joe Thomson

The Scotsman has published a full obituary of Professor Joe Thomson, who passed away on 12 May at the age of 70.

“Professor Joe Thomson, who has died just six days after his 70th birthday, was one of the leading legal scholars of his generation. He inspired hundreds of students with a unique style of lecturing and helped mould the law of the land during his nine-year tenure as a Scottish Law Commissioner. As towering as his academic achievements was the content of his character. An utterly classless man, this proud son of Campbeltown affected all he met with his natural grace and charm, which, allied to a turbo-charged joie de vivre, made him compelling company. Those close to him demonstrated an always requited love and devotion.”

Read the full obituary on The Scotsman website

Share icon
Share this article: