Retirement
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November 6, 2026
Specialist Civil Circuit Judge Retirement: Cadwallader
His Honour Judge Neil Anthony Cadwallader retires as a Specialist Civil Circuit Judge with effect from 5 November 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Cadwallader was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1984 and was elected as a Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn in 2023. He was appointed a Chancery Recorder and a Deputy Adjudicator […]
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November 1, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Beard / Ymddeoliad Mainc Cylchdaith: Beard
His Honour Judge Neville Wayne Beard retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 November 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Beard was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1991. He was appointed a Fee-paid Chairman of the Employment Tribunal in 2002 and an Employment Judge in 2010. He was appointed a Recorder […]
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November 1, 2026
Registrar of Criminal Appeals and Master of the Crown Office Retirement: Master Alix Beldam KC
Master Alix Beldam KC retires as Registrar of Criminal Appeals and Master of the Crown Office with effect from 1 November 2026. Background information Master Beldam KC was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1981 and was elected as a Bencher in 2019. She was appointed the Registrar of Criminal Appeals and Master of […]
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November 1, 2026
Retirement of Master of the Rolls, The Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Charles Vos
The Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Charles Vos retires as Master of the Rolls with effect from 1 November 2026. Background information Sir Geoffrey Vos was educated at University College School, London, and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge where he read Law. He was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1977, took silk in 1993 […]
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October 31, 2026
Master of the High Court, King’s Bench Division, Retirement: Master Roger Eastman
Master Roger Eastman retires as Master of the High Court, King’s Bench Division, with effect from 31 October 2026. Background information Master Eastman was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1978 and elected as a Bencher in 2001. He was appointed a Deputy King’s (formerly Queen’s) Bench Master and a Deputy District Judge in […]
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October 30, 2026
Appointment of Temporary Registrar of Criminal Appeals: His Honour Judge Bilal Siddique
Master Alix Beldam will retire from her role as Registrar of Criminal Appeals on Friday 30 October 2026. His Honour Judge Bilal Siddique has temporarily been appointed under s91 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 as Registrar of Criminal Appeals from Monday 2 November 2026 until a permanent Registrar is appointed by His Majesty the […]
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October 22, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Simpkiss
His Honour Judge Richard Jonathan Simpkiss retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 22 October 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Simpkiss was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1975. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in 2004. He was authorised to […]
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October 22, 2026
District Bench Retirement: King
District Judge Andrew King retires with effect from 22 October 2026. Background information District Judge King was admitted as a Solicitor in 1986. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1999 and a District Judge in 2008.
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October 17, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Jenkins
His Honour Judge Jeremy David Jenkins retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 17 October 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Jenkins was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1984. He was appointed a Recorder in 2008 and a Circuit Judge in 2016.
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October 13, 2026
Court of Appeal: Retirement of Lord Justice Peter David William Coulson
Lord Justice Peter Coulson retires as a Lord Justice of Appeal with effect from 13 October 2026. The Lady Chief Justice thanks Sir Peter for his distinguished service both in his capacity as a judge in court and in supporting the fair and efficient administration of justice more widely, in particular through his time as […]