High Court Judge Appointment
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. The appointment will take effect from 22 October 2018. It is anticipated that a further two appointments will be ...
Appointments and Retirements
Circuit Bench Retirement: Topolski
His Honour Judge Michael Jonathan Topolski QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 17 October 2018. Notes to editors His Honour Judge Topolski QC (70) was called to the Bar (I) in 1986 ...
Senior Family Liaison Judge appointed
Mrs Justice Theis has been appointed as the Senior Family Liaison Judge with immediate effect for a 4 year period. This appointment has been made by the President of the Family Division, following consultation with ...
District Bench Retirement: Beck
District Judge David Sidney Beck retires from the District Bench with effect from 16 October 2018. Notes to editors District Judge Beck (69) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1974. He was appointed a Deputy ...
Appointment of a Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal: Heron
The Senior President of Tribunals, The Right Honourable Sir Ernest Ryder, has appointed Christopher Paul Heron as a Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber. He will be based in ...
Circuit Bench Retirement: Catterson
Her Honour Judge Marie Therese Catterson retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 15 October 2018. Notes to editors Her Honour Judge Catterson (70) was called to the Bar (G) in 1972. She was ...
Court of Appeal: Retirement of Lord Justice Treacy
Lord Justice Treacy retires as Lord Justice of Appeal with effect from 9 October 2018. Notes to editors Sir Colman Maurice Treacy (69) was called to the Bar (M) in 1971, took Silk in 1990 ...
District Bench Retirement: Law
District Judge Nigel Anthony Law retires from the District Bench with effect from 8 October 2018. Notes to editors District Judge Law (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1978. He was appointed a Deputy ...
Registrar of Criminal Appeals, Master of the Crown Office and Queen’s Coroner & Attorney Appointment: Beldam
The Queen has appointed Alexandra Gay Beldam to be the Registrar of Criminal Appeals, Master of the Crown Office and Queen’s Coroner and Attorney on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David ...
District Judge Appointment: Waring
The Queen has appointed Victoria Louise Waring to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Gauke MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the ...