Appointments & Retirements
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October 11, 2024
District Judge Appointment: Gardner
The King has appointed Francesca Gardner to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the North Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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October 10, 2024
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Sapnara
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Sapnara to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at the Central Family Court, with effect from 11 October 2024. Background Information Khatun Sapnara will continue to be known as Her Honour […]
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October 8, 2024
Section 9(4) Deputy High Court Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-on-the-Hill, has appointed 1 Deputy High Court Judge, under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, for a single fixed six-year term. The appointment runs from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030. The following individual has been appointed […]
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October 5, 2024
District Bench Retirement: Hammond
District Judge Stuart Patrick Gordon Hammond retires from the District Bench with effect from 5 October 2024. Background information District Judge Hammond was admitted as a Solicitor in 1984. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2000 and a District Judge in 2010. He was a Civil Course Tutor at the Judicial College from […]
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October 3, 2024
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Philip Drury Moor
The Honourable Sir Philip Drury Moor retires as a Judge of the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 3 October 2024. Background information Sir Philip Moor was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1982, took Silk in 2001 and was elected a Bencher in 2004. He was appointed a Recorder in 2002 and […]
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October 2, 2024
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Dame Alison Russell DBE
The Honourable Dame Alison Russell DBE retires from the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 2 October 2024. Background information Dame Alison Russell DBE was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1983 and took Silk in 2008. She was appointed a Recorder in 2004 and was a Member of the Family Justice Council […]
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October 2, 2024
Circuit Bench Retirement: Hildyard KC
Her Honour Judge Marianna Catherine Thoroton Hildyard KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 2 October 2024. Background information Her Honour Judge Hildyard KC was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1977, took Silk in 2002 and was elected a Bencher in 2009. She was appointed an Assistant Recorder and then Recorder […]
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October 1, 2024
Circuit Bench Retirement: Gargan
Her Honour Judge Catherine Jane Gargan retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 October 2024. Background information Her Honour Judge Gargan was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1978. She was appointed a Recorder in 2001 and a Circuit Judge in 2013.
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October 1, 2024
District Bench Retirement: Jarzabkowski
District Judge Julia Jarzabkowski retires from the District Bench with effect from 1 October 2024. Background information District Judge Jarzabkowski was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1993. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2013 and a District Judge in 2018.
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October 1, 2024
Employment Judge Retirement: Cox
Employment Judge Susan Cox retires with effect from 1 October 2024. Background information Employment Judge Cox was admitted as a Solicitor in 1985. She was appointed a part-time Chairman of the Employment Tribunals in 2000 and a Salaried Employment Judge in 2006.