Appointments & Retirements
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August 1, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Wood KC
His Honour Judge Graham Nash Wood KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Wood KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979, took Silk in 2002 and was elected as a Bencher in 2010. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996, […]
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August 1, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Burbidge KC
His Honour Judge James Michael Burbidge KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Burbidge KC was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1979, took Silk in 2003 and was elected as a Bencher in 2009. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a […]
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August 1, 2026
District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Retirement: Szagun
District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Teresa (Tessa) Ewa Szagun retires with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Szagun was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1985. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2006 and a District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2013. She was a District Judge […]
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July 27, 2026
New Presiding Judges Appointed
The Lady Chief Justice, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, has announced the appointment of four Presiding Judges. Ms Justice Norton has been appointed to the South Eastern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice Johnson. Mrs Justice Eady has been appointed to the North Eastern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice […]
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July 24, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Moreland
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Moreland to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Newcastle Crown Court, with effect from 27 July 2026. Background Information Penelope Jane Moreland will continue to be known as Her Honour Judge […]
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July 18, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Coe KC
Her Honour Judge Rosalind Coe KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Coe KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1983, took Silk in 2008 and was elected a Bencher in 2013. She was appointed a Recorder in 2003, a Circuit Judge in […]
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July 18, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Cronin
Her Honour Judge Tacey Marguerite Cronin retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Cronin was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1982. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2005, a District Judge in 2010 and a Circuit Judge in 2018.
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July 18, 2026
Circuit Bench Retirement: Lucas KC
His Honour Judge Noel Lucas KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Lucas KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979 and took Silk in 2008. He was appointed a Recorder in 1999 and a Circuit Judge in 2014. He served as the […]
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July 17, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Ian Unsworth KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 23 November 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Ian Unsworth KC well in his new role
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July 17, 2026
CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF THE UPPER TRIBUNAL LANDS
Following his nomination by the Lady Chief Justice, The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans, has appointed Mr Justice Timothy Mould to serve as President of the Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber. This appointment takes effect from 1 August 2026. Notes to editors Mr Justice Timothy Mould practised at the Bar for over 30 years, […]