Retirement
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August 9, 2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Saffman
His Honour Judge Andrew Maurice Saffman retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 9 August 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Saffman (69) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1977. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1995, a District Judge in 2001 and a Circuit Judge in 2013. He was authorised to […]
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August 1, 2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Seed QC
His Honour Judge Nigel John Seed QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Seed QC (71) was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1978, took Silk in 2000 and elected a Bencher in 2008. He was Chancellor of the Diocese of Leicester from 1989 […]
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July 30, 2022
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Dickinson QC
His Honour Judge Gregory David Mark Dickinson QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 30 July 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Dickinson QC (62) was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1981, took Silk in 2002 and was elected a Bencher in 2008. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in […]
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July 30, 2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Bacon QC
Her Honour Judge Maureen Ann Bacon QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 30 July 2022. Background information Her Honour Judge Bacon QC (68) was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1984 and took Silk in 2009. She was appointed a Recorder in 2002, a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education […]
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July 22, 2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Fine
Her Honour Judge Ruth Fine retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 22 July 2022. Background information Her Honour Judge Fine (64) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1982. She was appointed a Part-time Chairman of the Social Security Appeals Tribunal in 1996, a District Chairman of Appeals Tribunals in 1999, a Deputy District […]
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July 21, 2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Pini QC
His Honour Judge John Peter Julian Pini QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 21 July 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Pini QC (67) was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1981 and took Silk in 2006. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a […]
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July 21, 2022
District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) Retirement: Parsons
District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) David Huw Parsons retires with effect from 1 July 2022. Background information District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) Parsons (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981. He was appointed as an Acting Stipendiary Magistrate in 1999 and a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) in 2004.
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July 21, 2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Batty QC
His Honour Judge Paul Daniel Batty QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 July 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Batty QC (69) was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1975, took Silk in 1995 and elected a Bencher in 2003. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1991, a Recorder […]
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July 6, 2022
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) Retirement: Pearson
Judge Geoffrey Pearson retires with effect from 6 July 2022. Background information Judge Pearson (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1982. He was appointed a Legally Qualified Panel Member of Appeal Tribunals in 2002 and a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber (Social Security and Child Support) in 2012.
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June 28, 2022
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir (Edward) James Holman
The Honourable Sir (Edward) James Holman retires from the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 28 June 2021. Background information Sir James Holman (74) was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1971, took Silk in 1991 and was elected a Bencher in 1995. He was a Member of the Family Proceedings Rules Committee […]