Appointments & Retirements
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June 12, 2026
Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal
Find out who the new appointees are and read their biographies
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June 11, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Scarratt
His Honour Judge Richard John Scarratt retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 11 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Scarratt was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1979. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge of the Principal Registry of the Family Division in 2003, a Recorder in 2005 and a […]
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June 10, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Hale
His Honour Judge Sean Hale retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 10 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Hale was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1988. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2003, a District Judge in 2007 and was a Regional Costs Judge from 2017 to 2026. […]
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June 8, 2026
Recorder Appointments
The King has appointed 23 Recorders 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 appointments will take effect on 8 June 2026. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed the Recorders as follows: […]
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June 8, 2026
Salaried Costs Judge (Taxing Master) Appointment: Erwin-Jones
The King has appointed Sarah Erwin-Jones to be a Salaried Costs Judge (Taxing Master) 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 Senior Courts Costs […]
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June 6, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Farquhar
His Honour Judge Stuart Alastair Farquhar retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 6 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Farquhar was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1985. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1999, a District Judge in 2005, a Recorder in 2009 and was a Family Course […]
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June 5, 2026
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Taft
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Louise Taft to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Louise Taft will be assigned to the London Central Region with effect from 14 September 2026. Background Information Louise Taft will be known as Employment Judge Taft. She was […]
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June 3, 2026
District Bench Retirement: Gibson
District Judge Judy Gibson retires with effect from 3 June 2026. Background information District Judge Gibson (60) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1993. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2005 and a District Judge in 2013. She was a Regional Cost Judge from 2016 to 2026 and a Member of the Civil […]
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June 3, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Gamble
The King has appointed Helen Gamble 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 North Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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June 3, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Maltby
The King has appointed Helen Maltby 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 North Eastern Circuit, based at […]