Appointments & Retirements
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December 22, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Philip Scott
The King has appointed Philip Scott to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The former Lord Chief Justice deployed him to the Northern Circuit, based […]
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December 20, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Gleeson
The King has appointed Michael Gleeson to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The former Lord Chief Justice deployed him to the South Eastern Circuit, […]
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December 20, 2023
Circuit Bench Retirement: Moore
His Honour Judge Andrew Moore retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 20 December 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Moore was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1996. He was appointed a Recorder in 2016 and a Circuit Judge in 2019.
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December 20, 2023
Circuit Judge Appointment: Drake
The King has appointed Rachel Drake to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The former Lord Chief Justice deployed her to the South Eastern Circuit, […]
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December 15, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Morris
The King has appointed Trevor Robert Morris to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The former Lord Chief Justice deployed him to the Wales Circuit, […]
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December 15, 2023
Circuit Judge Appointment: Thomas
The King has appointed Charles Thomas to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The former Lord Chief Justice deployed him to the North Eastern Circuit, […]
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December 14, 2023
Appointment of Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Fraser as a Lord Justice of Appeal
His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr Justice Fraser as a Lord Justice of Appeal
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December 14, 2023
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Nicholas Anthony Joseph Ghislain Mostyn
The Honourable Sir Nicholas Anthony Joseph Ghislain Mostyn retires as a Judge of the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 14 December 2023. Background information Sir Nicholas Mostyn was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1980, took Silk in 1997 and was elected a Bencher in 2005. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder […]
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December 13, 2023
Mrs Justice Steyn DBE and Mrs Justice Collins Rice DBE appointed Judges Jointly in Charge of the Media and Communications List
The President of the King’s Bench Division has appointed Mrs Justice Steyn DBE and Mrs Justice Collins Rice DBE as the Judges Jointly in Charge of the Media and Communications (MAC) List. This is a three year appointment that runs from 22 December 2023 to 21 December 2026. The MAC list is a specialist list […]
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December 13, 2023
Mr Justice Waksman appointed Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court
The President of the King’s Bench Division has appointed Mr Justice Waksman as Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court. This is a two year appointment that runs from 11 January 2024 to 10 January 2026.