Circuit Judge
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August 1, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Ward
His Honour Judge Simon Ward retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Ward was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1986. He was appointed a Recorder in 2009 and a Circuit Judge in 2016.
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August 1, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Earl TD
His Honour Judge Stephen Earl TD retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Earl TD was admitted as a Solicitor in 1982. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2000 and a District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2004. He was a District Judge […]
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August 1, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Burbidge KC
His Honour Judge James Michael Burbidge KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Burbidge KC was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1979, took Silk in 2003 and was elected as a Bencher in 2009. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a […]
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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 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 […]