Colleagues from across the legal profession paid tribute to former Bristol solicitor advocate, latterly judge, who died suddenly earlier this week. Timothy Rose was described as a 'big man with a big heart' who will be sadly missed.
Judges, barristers, solicitors and court staff attended an emotional farewell, known as a valedictory, held at Exeter Crown Court this morning (Friday, February 3) before cases began. Judge Rose was one of three main judges presiding over criminal cases in Exeter from 2018 before moving to Taunton Crown Court just before Christmas, Devon Live reports.
His last appearance in Exeter was on Friday last week. The 65-year-old died on Monday, January 30, leaving colleagues across the Western Circuit in shock. He leaves his partner Helen and four sons.
