High Court
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November 28, 2023
Section 9(4) Deputy High Court Judges
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-on-the-Hill, has appointed 11 Deputy High Court Judges, under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, for a single fixed six-year term. The appointments run from 27 November 2023 to 26 November 2029. The following individuals have been appointed […]
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September 21, 2023
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Henke KC
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 29 September 2023. The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Ruth Henke KC. This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements. […]
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February 15, 2023
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Constable KC
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 13 March 2023. The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Adam Constable KC. This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed […]
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February 2, 2023
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Richard Smith
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 20 February 2023. It is anticipated that further appointments will be announced. The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Richard Smith. This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations […]
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January 24, 2023
Section 9(4) Deputy High Court Judges
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, has appointed 29 Deputy High Court Judges, under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, for a single fixed six-year term. The appointments will take place between 23 January 2023 and 22 January 2029. The following individuals have […]
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November 23, 2022
Appointment of new Judicial Lead on Youth Justice
Following an Expressions of Interest exercise, the President of the King’s Bench Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Justice May as Judicial Lead on Youth Justice for England and Wales. Mrs Justice May will succeed Lord Justice William Davis on 28 November 2022. Background information Mrs Justice May is a High Court […]
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June 28, 2022
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir (Edward) James Holman
The Honourable Sir (Edward) James Holman retires from the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 28 June 2021. Background information Sir James Holman (74) was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1971, took Silk in 1991 and was elected a Bencher in 1995. He was a Member of the Family Proceedings Rules Committee […]
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December 14, 2021
High Court Appointments – Morgan QC and Hill QC
Find out more about the new appointments
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