Appointment
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December 8, 2025
Mr Justice Constable appointed Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court
The President of the King’s Bench Division has appointed Mr Justice Constable as Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court. This is a two-year appointment that runs from 11 January 2026 to 10 January 2028.
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November 28, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: Felstead
The King has appointed Christopher Felstead to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 to the Wales Circuit, based at Cardiff […]
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November 28, 2025
Appointment of Resident Judge at Basildon Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Samantha Cohen has been appointed as Resident Judge at Basildon Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 15 December 2025. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Samantha Cohen well in her new role.
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November 27, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: Franklin
The King has appointed Edward Franklin to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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November 26, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: Restall
The King has appointed Thomas Restall to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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November 20, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: Elizabeth Baker
The King has appointed Elizabeth Baker to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 her to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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November 20, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: Woodrow
The King has appointed Lynette Woodrow to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 her to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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November 13, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: Denise Saunders
The King has appointed Denise Saunders to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 her to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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November 13, 2025
Appointment of Resident Judge at Croydon Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Edward Connell has been appointed as Resident Judge at Croydon Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from the 18 November 2025. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Edward Connell well in his new role. Background HHJ […]
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November 11, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Coppel
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Jason Coppel KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Coppel will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 30 years of experience as a barrister, and six years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]