Appointments & Retirements
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February 17, 2021
Appointment of Resident Judge for Plymouth & Truro
The Senior Presiding Judge is happy to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Robert Linford has been appointed as Resident Judge for Plymouth & Truro with effect from 15 February 2021. The Senior Presiding Judge wishes HHJ Robert Linford well in his new role.
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February 15, 2021
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Cutler CBE
His Honour Judge Keith Cutler CBE retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 15 February 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Cutler CBE (70) was called to the Bar (L) in 1972 and was elected a Bencher in 2005. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1989, Recorder in 1993, Circuit Judge in […]
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February 12, 2021
District Bench Retirement: Bell
District Judge Raymond Bell retired from the District Bench with effect from 1 January 2021. Background information District Judge Bell (60) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1984. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2003 and a District Judge in 2011.
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February 12, 2021
Appointment of Designated Family Judge for Norfolk
The President of the Family Division is happy to announce that, following an Expression of Interest exercise, HHJ Lloyd North has been appointed as Designated Family Judge for Norfolk with effect from 11 February 2021. The President of the Family Division wishes HHJ Lloyd North all the best in his new role.
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February 10, 2021
Court of Appeal: Retirement of Lord Justice Floyd
Lord Justice Floyd retires as Lord Justice of Appeal with effect from 10 February 2021. Background Information Sir Christopher David Floyd (69) was called to the Bar (I) in 1975 (Republic of Ireland in 1988), took Silk in 1992 and was elected a Bencher in 2001. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1994 and […]
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February 5, 2021
Circuit Bench Retirement: Testar
His Honour Judge Peter Thomas Testar retired as a Circuit Judge with effect from 22 January 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Testar (70) was called to the Bar (M) in 1974. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1998, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in 2004.
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February 5, 2021
Chancellor of the High Court, Sir Julian Flaux, starts his appointment
The Lord Chief Justice welcomes Sir Julian Flaux to his new role
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February 4, 2021
Circuit Bench Retirement: Lever
His Honour Judge Bernard Lewis Lever retired as a Circuit Judge with effect from 2 February 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Lever (70) was called to the Bar (M) in 1975. He was appointed a Recorder in 1995 and a Circuit Judge in 2001.
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January 27, 2021
Mr Justice Nicklin appointed Judge in Charge of the Media and Communications List
The appointment will commence on 3 February 2021
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January 27, 2021
Court of Appeal: Retirement of Lord Justice McCombe
Lord Justice McCombe retires as Lord Justice of Appeal with effect from 27 January 2021. Background Information Sir Richard George Bramwell McCombe (68) was called to the Bar (L) in 1975, took Silk in 1989 and was elected a Bencher in 1996 and Treasurer of the Inn in 2019. He was the second junior counsel […]