Appointment
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April 23, 2026
Lord Justice Cobb appointed President of the Family Division
The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Lord Justice Cobb as the President of the Family Division, following the retirement of Sir Andrew McFarlane
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April 22, 2026
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Illing
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Caroline Illing to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Caroline Illing will be assigned to the South East Region with effect from 5 May 2026. Background Information Caroline Illing will be known as Employment Judge Illing. She was […]
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April 22, 2026
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Abbott
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Paul Abbott to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Paul Abbott will be assigned to the London South Region with effect from 28 April 2026. Background Information Paul Abbott will be known as Employment Judge Abbott. He was […]
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April 22, 2026
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Booth
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Andrea Booth to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Andrea Booth will be assigned to the South East Region with effect from 17 August 2026. Background Information Andrea Booth will be known as Employment Judge Booth. She was […]
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April 20, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judges at Lewes Crown Court, Norwich Crown Court and Reading Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, the appointment of three Resident Judges. HHJ Christine Henson KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Lewes Crown Court for a period of four years commencing 30 May 2026. HHJ Katharine Moore has been appointed as the Resident Judge at […]
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April 17, 2026
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Dyer
The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Shereen Dyer to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, with effect from 20 April 2026. Background Information Shereen Dyer will be known as Tribunal Judge Dyer. She was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) […]
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April 10, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Pinfield
The King has appointed Barnaby Pinfield to be a District 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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April 10, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Hill
The King has appointed Peregrine Hill to be a District 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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April 1, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Hay
The King has appointed Teresa Hay to be a District 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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March 31, 2026
District Judge Appointment: George
The King has appointed Susan George to be a District 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 […]