First-Tier Tribunal Judge
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January 29, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: McNiff
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Matthew McNiff to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber, with effect from 2 February 2026. Background Information Matthew McNiff will be known as Tribunal Judge M McNiff. He was called to the bar (Gray’s Inn) […]
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January 28, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Retirement: Callcott
Judge Alison Anne Callcott retires with effect from 28 January 2026. Background information Judge Callcott was admitted as a Solicitor in 1987. She was appointed a Part-time Legal Member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal in 2002. She was appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) in […]
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January 27, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber (Social Security and Child Support) Retirement: Atkinson
Judge Jeremy David Atkinson retires with effect from 27 January 2026. Background information Judge Atkinson was admitted as a Solicitor in 1987. He was appointed a part-time Chairman of the Social Security Appeal Tribunal in 1998. He was appointed a part-time Chairman of the Disability Appeal Tribunal and Legal Panel Member of the Appeals Tribunal […]
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January 27, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Degirmenci
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Kyriacoulla Degirmenci to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, with effect from 2 February 2026. Background Information Kyriacoulla Degirmenci will be known as Tribunal Judge Degirmenci. She was called to the bar (Inner Temple) […]
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January 27, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Neville
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Helen Neville to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber, with effect from 23 February 2026. Background Information Helen Neville will be known as Tribunal Judge Neville. She was admitted to the roll in 2010. She […]
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January 26, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Meyler
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Frances Meyler to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, with effect from 23 February 2026. Background Information Frances Meyler will be known as Tribunal Judge Meyler. She was called to the bar (Middle Temple) […]
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January 26, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Michaels
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Sharmistha Michaels to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, with effect from 2 February 2026. Background Information Sharmistha Michaels will be known as Tribunal Judge Michaels. She was called to the bar (Middle Temple) […]
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January 26, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Moxon
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Catherine Moxon to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber, with effect from 23 February 2026. Background Information Catherine Moxon will be known as Tribunal Judge Catherine Moxon. She was called to the bar (Lincoln’s Inn) […]
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January 26, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Oakes
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Sarah Oakes to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber, with effect from 23 February 2026. Background Information Sarah Oakes will be known as Tribunal Judge Oakes. She was admitted to the roll in 2009. She […]
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January 26, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Grant
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Naomi Grant to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber, with effect from 23 February 2026. Background Information Naomi Grant will be known as Tribunal Judge Grant. She was admitted to the roll in 1999. She […]