Appointment of a High Court Judge: Harrison KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Richard Harrison KC to the High Court.
Mr Justice Harrison will be assigned to the Family Division where he will bring over 31 years of experience as a barrister specialising in family law, and five years of judicial experience as a Deputy High Court Judge, to the role.
This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.
Background
Richard Harrison KC will be known as The Honourable Mr Justice Harrison. He was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1993 and took Silk in 2012. He was appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge in 2019.
He will take up appointment on 2 December 2024.
Read more about the new appointment through his biography.