Appointment
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August 1, 2019
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Meichen
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Gauke MP, has appointed Jonathan Brian Meichen to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Jonathan Brian Meichen will be assigned to the Midlands West Region in the principal hearing centre Birmingham with effect from 16th September 2019. Notes to editors Jonathan Brian […]
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July 31, 2019
Swearing in of the new Lord Chancellor, The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP
New Solicitor General also appointed by the Prime Minister
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July 31, 2019
Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Luba
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed His Honour Judge Jan Michael Andrew Luba QC to be to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge (for the civil courts in London, excluding central London County Court and Mayors and City) with effect from […]
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July 24, 2019
New Presiding Judges Appointed
The Lord Chief Justice, in concurrence with the Lord Chancellor, has announced the appointment of four Presiding Judges. Mr Justice Bryan has been appointed to the South Eastern Circuit where he will succeed Mrs Justice McGowan. Mrs Justice Jefford has been appointed to the Wales Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice Lewis. Justice Pepperall […]
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July 22, 2019
Appointment as a Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber: Sheridan
HM The Queen has appointed Daniel Robert Sheridan to be a Judge of the Upper Tribunal on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Gauke MP and the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Ernest Ryder. The Senior President of Tribunals has assigned him to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber […]
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July 16, 2019
Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal – July 2019
The Queen has approved the appointment of one Lady Justice and four Lord Justices of Appeal
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July 2, 2019
Designated Family Judge – Norfolk
The President of the Family Division is happy to announce that, following an Expression of Interest exercise, HHJ Fiona Shanks has been appointed as Designated Family Judge for Norfolk with effect from 1 July 2019. The President of the Family Division wishes HHJ Fiona Shanks all the best in her new role.
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June 26, 2019
New President of the Queen’s Bench Division, Dame Victoria Sharp, is sworn in
Described as a 'trailblazer', Dame Victoria is the first woman to hold the role
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June 25, 2019
Designated Family Judge – Wolverhampton & Telford
The President of the Family Division is happy to announce that, following an Expression of Interest exercise, HHJ Sally Dowding has been appointed as Designated Family Judge for Wolverhampton & Telford with effect from 25 June 2019. The President of the Family Division wishes HHJ Sally Dowding all the best in her new role. […]
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June 21, 2019
Appointment as a Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber: Mandalia
HM The Queen has appointed Vinesh Lalji Mandalia to be a Judge of the Upper Tribunal on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Gauke MP and the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Ernest Ryder. The Senior President of Tribunals has assigned him to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber […]