Appointments & Retirements
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July 18, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Coe KC
Her Honour Judge Rosalind Coe KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Coe KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1983, took Silk in 2008 and was elected a Bencher in 2013. She was appointed a Recorder in 2003, a Circuit Judge in […]
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July 18, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Cronin
Her Honour Judge Tacey Marguerite Cronin retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Cronin was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1982. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2005, a District Judge in 2010 and a Circuit Judge in 2018.
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July 18, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Lucas KC
His Honour Judge Noel Lucas KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Lucas KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979 and took Silk in 2008. He was appointed a Recorder in 1999 and a Circuit Judge in 2014. He served as the […]
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July 17, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Ian Unsworth KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 23 November 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Ian Unsworth KC well in his new role
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July 17, 2026
CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF THE UPPER TRIBUNAL LANDS
Following his nomination by the Lady Chief Justice, The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans, has appointed Mr Justice Timothy Mould to serve as President of the Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber. This appointment takes effect from 1 August 2026. Notes to editors Mr Justice Timothy Mould practised at the Bar for over 30 years, […]
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July 17, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Selby-Lowndes
The King has appointed William Selby-Lowndes to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed him to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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July 16, 2026
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Philip
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Jibin Philip to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Jibin Philip will be assigned to the London South Region with effect from 10 September 2026. Background Information Jibin Philip will be known as Employment Judge Philip. She was […]
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July 15, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Samuels
The King has appointed Rebecca Samuels to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the North Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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July 14, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at Worcester Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Simon Drew KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Worcester Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 1 August 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Simon Drew KC well in his new role.
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July 14, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at St Albans Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Jonathan Mann KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at St Albans Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 24 July 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Jonathan Mann KC well in his new role.