Senior Circuit Judge
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July 4, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Michael Evans 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 Michael Evans KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Inner London Crown Court, with effect from 4 July 2025. Background Information Michael Ritho Evans will continue to be known as His […]
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July 1, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Inman KC
His Honour Judge Melbourne Donald Inman KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 July 2025. Background information His Honour Judge Inman KC was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1979, took Silk in 1998 and was elected as a Bencher in 2002. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996, […]
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June 16, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Andrew Lees
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Lees to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Woolwich Crown Court, with effect from 16 June 2025. Background InformationAndrew Lees will continue to be known as His Honour Judge Andrew […]
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June 4, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Andrew Smith 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 Andrew Smith KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Birmingham Crown Court, with effect from 1 July 2025. Background InformationAndrew Smith will continue to be known as His Honour Judge […]
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February 15, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Corbett
Her Honour Judge Michelle Jane Corbett retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 15 February 2025. Background information Her Honour Judge Corbett was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1987 and elected as a Bencher in 2015. She was appointed a Legal Member of the Family Health Service Appeal Authority Tribunal in […]
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January 21, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Stephen Smith
The King has appointed Upper Tribunal Judge Stephen Smith to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP, and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed him […]
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October 18, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Vincent
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Vincent to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at Reading County Court and Family Court, with effect from 1 November 2024. Background Information Joanna Vincent will continue to be known as […]
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October 11, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Roberts
Her Honour Judge Lynn Deborah Roberts retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 11 October 2024. Background information Her Honour Judge Roberts was admitted as a Solicitor in 1986. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge and Deputy District Judge (Principal Registry of the Family Division) in 1999. She was appointed a District […]
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October 10, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Sapnara
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Sapnara to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at the Central Family Court, with effect from 11 October 2024. Background Information Khatun Sapnara will continue to be known as Her Honour […]
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September 21, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Kinch KC
His Honour Judge Christopher Kinch KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 21 September 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Kinch KC was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1976, took Silk in 1999 and was elected a Bencher in 2007. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1994 and a […]