Appointment of a High Court Judge: Dexter Dias KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Dexter Dias KC to the High Court.
Mr Justice Dexter Dias will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division, where he will bring over 35 years’ experience as a barrister specialising in human rights, public law and crime. He also brings over ten years of judicial experience sitting as a criminal Recorder and three years’ experience as a Deputy High Court Judge.
This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.
Background
Dexter Dias KC will be known as The Honourable Mr Justice Dexter Dias. He was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1988 and took Silk in 2009. He was appointed as a Recorder in 2012 and as a Deputy High Court Judge in 2021.
He will take up appointment on 1 October 2024.
Read more about the new appointment through his biography.