Appointments & Retirements
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October 1, 2020
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Nigel John Martin Teare
The Honourable Sir Nigel John Martin Teare retires from the High Court (Queen’s Bench) with effect from 1 October 2020. Background information Sir Nigel Teare (68) was called to the Bar (L) in 1974, took Silk in 1991 and was elected a Bencher in 2004. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1993, a Recorder […]
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September 30, 2020
Appointment of Resident Judge for Suffolk & Essex
The President of the Family Division is happy to announce that, following an Expression of Interest exercise, HHJ Fiona Shanks has been appointed as Designated Family Judge for Suffolk & Essex with effect from 1 October 2020. The President of the Family Division wishes HHJ Fiona Shanks all the best in her new role.
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September 26, 2020
Circuit Bench Retirement: Ross
His Honour Judge Peter Michael Ross retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 26 September 2020. Background information His Honour Judge Ross (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1980 and called to the Bar (I) in 2000. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge […]
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September 19, 2020
Retirement of The Right Honourable Sir Ernest Nigel Ryder, Senior President of Tribunals
The Right Honourable Sir Ernest Nigel Ryder retires as the Senior President of Tribunals and Lord Justice of Appeal with effect from 19 September 2020. Background information The Rt. Hon Sir Ernest Nigel Ryder (62) was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1981, took silk in 1997 and became a Bencher in 2004. […]
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September 9, 2020
Appointment of Jonathan Heath as the senior coroner for the North Yorkshire (Eastern), North Yorkshire (Western) and the City of York coroner areas
North Yorkshire county council and York city council, as the relevant authorities, have appointed Jonathan Heath as the senior coroner for the North Yorkshire (Western), North Yorkshire (Eastern) and the City of York coroner areas. His appointment was made following an open competition and after receiving the consent of the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor. […]
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September 5, 2020
Circuit Bench Retirement: Bright QC
His Honour Judge Andrew Bright QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 5 September 2020. Background information His Honour Judge Bright QC (69) was called to the Bar (M) in 1973 and took Silk in 2000. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in […]
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