Senior Circuit Judge
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July 1, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Laird KC
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Francis Laird KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Teesside Combined Court, with effect from 15 July 2024. Background Information Francis Laird will continue to be known as His Honour […]
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June 5, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Dodd KC
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Dodd KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Wood Green Crown Court, with effect from 10 June 2024. Background Information John Dodd will continue to be known as His Honour […]
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April 20, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Rowe KC
Her Honour Judge Judith May Rowe KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 20 April 2024. Background information Her Honour Judge Rowe KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1979, (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1988, took Silk in 2003 and was elected a Bencher in 2007. She was appointed a Recorder […]
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April 2, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Luba KC
His Honour Judge Jan Luba KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 2 April 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Luba KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1980, took Silk in 2000 and was elected a Bencher in 2009. He was appointed a Recorder in 2000, a Judge of […]
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April 1, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Gosnell
His Honour Judge Mark Gosnell retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 April 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Gosnell was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1993, a District Judge in 1998, a Recorder in 2005 and a Senior Circuit Judge in 2010. […]
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March 14, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Gargan
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Gargan to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge based at Leeds Combined Court, with effect from 2 April 2024. Background Information Mark Gargan will be known as His Honour Judge Mark Gargan. […]
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March 14, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Harris
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Harris to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge based at Wolverhampton Combined Court Centre, with effect from 5 April 2024. Background Information Sonia Harris will continue to be known as Her Honour […]
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March 8, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Hopkins KC / Uwch Farnwr Cylchdaith, Penodi Barnwr Teulu Dynodedig: Hopkins CB
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Hopkins KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge based at Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre, with effect from 2 April 2024. Background Information Paul Hopkins KC will continue to be […]
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March 7, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Cope
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Cope to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge based at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, with effect from 11 March 2024. Background Information Stephanie Cope will continue to be known as […]
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February 24, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Watson KC
His Honour Judge (Francis) Paul Watson KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 24 February 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Watson KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1978 and took Silk in 2002. He was appointed a Recorder in 1998, a Circuit Judge in 2012 and a Senior […]