Circuit Judge
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July 1, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Crowley
His Honour Judge David Edward Crowley retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Crowley was admitted as a Solicitor in 1982. He was appointed a Part-time Legally Qualified Panel Member of the Appeal Tribunals in 2002, a Deputy District Judge in 2003 and a District Judge […]
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June 27, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Cains
Her Honour Judge Linda Hilary Cains retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 27 June 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Cains was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1990. She was appointed a Recorder in 2016 and a Circuit Judge in 2020.
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June 26, 2026
Circuit Judge of the Employment Appeal Tribunal Appointment: Joffe
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Natasha Juliet Louise Joffe to be a Circuit Judge of the Employment Appeal Tribunal with effect from 6 July 2026. Background Information Natasha Juliet Louise Joffe will be known as Her Honour Judge Joffe. She was called […]
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June 11, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Scarratt
His Honour Judge Richard John Scarratt retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 11 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Scarratt was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1979. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge of the Principal Registry of the Family Division in 2003, a Recorder in 2005 and a […]
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June 10, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Hale
His Honour Judge Sean Hale retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 10 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Hale was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1988. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2003, a District Judge in 2007 and was a Regional Costs Judge from 2017 to 2026. […]
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June 6, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Farquhar
His Honour Judge Stuart Alastair Farquhar retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 6 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Farquhar was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1985. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1999, a District Judge in 2005, a Recorder in 2009 and was a Family Course […]
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May 30, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Downing
Her Honour Judge Ruth Elizabeth Downing retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 30 May 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Downing was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1978. She was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in 2008. She was a Diversity and […]
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May 30, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Laing KC DL
Her Honour Judge Christine Katherine Laing KC DL retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 30 May 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Laing KC DL was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1984 and took Silk in 2006. She was appointed a Recorder in 2004 and a Circuit Judge in 2014. She […]
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May 23, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: St John-Stevens
His Honour Judge Philip Simeon St John-Stevens retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 23 May 2026. Background information His Honour Judge St John-Stevens was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1985. He was appointed a Recorder in 2002 and a Circuit Judge in 2009. He was appointed Acting Grand Court Judge, Cayman […]
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May 16, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Coppel
Her Honour Judge Yvonne Ruth Coppel retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 16 May 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Coppel was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1976. She was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in 2007. She was authorised to sit […]