Appointment
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October 6, 2026
New Area Coroner for Northamptonshire appointed
West Northamptonshire Council has appointed Sophie Lomas as Area Coroner for the Northamptonshire area
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October 2, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Thain
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Thain to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at Chelmsford County & Family Court, with effect from 4 January 2027. Background InformationAshley Thain will continue to be known as Her Honour […]
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October 1, 2026
Lord Justice Edis appointed Deputy Head of Criminal Justice
Succeeding Dame Victoria Sharp in the role, Lord Justice Edis started his appointment on Thursday 1 October 2026. His term is for four years
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October 1, 2026
Lead Specialist Circuit Judge (Commercial) Appointment: Bird
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Bird to be the Judge in Charge of the London Circuit Commercial Court, with effect from 1 October 2026. Background Information Nigel Bird will continue to be known as His Honour Judge Bird. He […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Eardley KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Aidan Eardley KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Eardley will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 24 years of experience as a barrister, and 13 years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Kolinsky KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Daniel Kolinsky KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Kolinsky will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 28 years of experience as a barrister, and eight years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Lickley KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Nigel Lickley KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Lickley will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 43 years of experience as a barrister, and 28 years of judicial experience as a Recorder, […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Squires KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Daniel Squires KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Squires will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 28 years of experience as a barrister, and eight years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Stanley KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Paul Stanley KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Stanley will be assigned to the Business and Property Division where he will bring over 32 years of experience as a barrister, and over three years of judicial experience as […]