Northern
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August 1, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Wood KC
His Honour Judge Graham Nash Wood KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Wood KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979, took Silk in 2002 and was elected as a Bencher in 2010. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996, […]
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July 27, 2026
New Presiding Judges Appointed
The Lady Chief Justice, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, has announced the appointment of four Presiding Judges. Ms Justice Norton has been appointed to the South Eastern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice Johnson. Mrs Justice Eady has been appointed to the North Eastern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice […]
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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 11, 2026
District Bench Retirement: Knifton
District Judge Ian Robert Knifton retires with effect from 11 July 2026. Background information District Judge Knifton was admitted as a Solicitor in 1985. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1998 and a District Judge in 2004. He was a Judicial College Tutor (civil) from 2010 to 2017 and appointed the Deputy Chancellor […]
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July 4, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Menary KC DL
His Honour Judge Andrew Gwyn Menary KC DL retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 4 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Menary KC DL was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1982 and took Silk in 2003. He was appointed a Recorder in 2002, a Circuit Judge in 2013, was […]
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June 30, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Mark Cooper
The King has appointed Mark Cooper 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 Northern Circuit, based at Liverpool […]
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June 23, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Kube
The King has appointed Patrick Kube 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 Northern Circuit, based at Liverpool […]
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June 23, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Falder
The King has appointed Katherine Falder 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 Northern Circuit, based at Preston […]
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June 23, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Woodcock
The King has appointed James Woodcock 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 Northern Circuit, based at Liverpool […]
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June 23, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Hamilton
The King has appointed William Hamilton 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 Northern Circuit, based at Blackburn […]