High Court Appointment
The Queen is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 8 February 2021. The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Edward James ...
Announcements
Appointment of the Chancellor of the High Court
Read more about the appointment of Lord Justice Flaux in his new role
Court of Appeal: Retirement of Lord Justice Hickinbottom
Lord Justice Hickinbottom retired as Lord Justice of Appeal with effect from 7 January 2021. Background information Sir Gary Robert Hickinbottom (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981 and has been President of the ...
Guidance note: Managing production of prisoners during COVID-19
Please read the guidance note to see how it might affect people appearing in court
New Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, starts his appointment
The Lord Chief Justice welcomes Sir Geoffrey's appointment
Consultation on Guideline Hourly Rates – open until 31 March 2021
Find out more about the Civil Justice Council consultation
Message from the President of the Family Division: The Road Ahead 2021
Find out more in Sir Andrew McFarlane's message
Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Emma Kelly
The Queen has appointed Emma Louise Kelly to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP and the Lord Chief Justice ...
Message from the Lord Chief Justice: latest COVID-19 restrictions
An update following the Prime Minister's lockdown announcement
District Bench Retirement: Chesterfield
District Judge Simon Chesterfield retires from the District Bench with effect from 5 January 2021. Background information District Judge Chesterfield (65) was called to the Bar (M) in 1989 and admitted as a Solicitor in ...