High Court Judge
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October 1, 2023
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Roderick Brian Newton
The Honourable Sir Roderick Brian Newton retires as a Judge of the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 1 October 2023. Background information Sir Roderick Newton was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1982. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1998, a Recorder in 2000 and authorised to sit as a High […]
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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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July 26, 2023
Reappointment of High Court Member of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC)
The Master of the Rolls has reappointed Mr Justice Trower to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee
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March 24, 2023
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Robin Godfrey Spencer
The Honourable Sir Robin Godfrey Spencer retires as a Judge of the High Court (King’s Bench) with effect from 24 March 2023. Background information Sir Robin Spencer was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1978, took Silk in 1999 and was elected a Bencher in 2005. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1993, […]
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March 18, 2023
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Nigel Sweeney
The Honourable Sir Nigel Sweeney retires as a Judge of the High Court (King’s Bench) with effect from 18 March 2023. Background information Sir Nigel Sweeney was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1976, was elected a Bencher in 1997 and took Silk in 2000. He was appointed a Recorder in 1997 and a […]
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March 16, 2023
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Rajah KC
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 18 April 2023. The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Eason Rajah 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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March 3, 2023
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Julia Dias KC
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 20 March 2023. The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Julia Dias 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 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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December 16, 2022
Appointment of High Court Judges: Bright KC & Richards
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of two Justices of the High Court. These appointments will take effect from 11 January 2023. It is anticipated that further appointments will be announced. The candidates approved as High Court Judges are Robert Bright KC and Jonathan Richards. These appointments will fill vacancies in the High […]