Appointments & Retirements
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November 28, 2023
Section 9(4) Deputy High Court Judges
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-on-the-Hill, has appointed 11 Deputy High Court Judges, under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, for a single fixed six-year term. The appointments run from 27 November 2023 to 26 November 2029. The following individuals have been appointed […]
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November 27, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Sillis
The King has appointed Louise Sillis 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 her to the South Eastern Circuit, […]
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November 25, 2023
Circuit Bench Retirement: Jones / Ymddeoliad – Mainc y Gylchdaith: Jones
His Honour Judge Gareth Jones retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 25 November 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Jones was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1984. He was appointed a Recorder in 2003 and authorised to sit as a High Court Judge in 2008. He was appointed a Circuit Judge […]
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November 24, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Cox
The King has appointed Louise Cox 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 her to the Midlands Circuit, based […]
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November 23, 2023
District Bench Retirement: Grand
District Judge Andrew Victor Grand retires from the District Bench with effect from 23 November 2023. Background information District Judge Grand was admitted as a Solicitor in 1984. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1997 and a District Judge in 2006. He was a Faculty Tutor at the Judicial College from 2017 to […]
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November 22, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Sevier
The King has appointed Amy Sevier 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 her to the Midland Circuit, based […]
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November 22, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Fagborun Bennett
The King has appointed Morayo Fagborun Bennett 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 her to the South Eastern […]
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November 22, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Kathryn Shakespeare
The King has appointed Kathryn Shakespeare 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 her to the South Eastern Circuit, […]
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November 21, 2023
Circuit Bench Retirement: Wildblood KC
His Honour Judge Stephen Roger Wildblood KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 21 November 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Wildblood KC was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1980 and took Silk in 1999. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1997, a Recorder in 2000 and a Judge of […]
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November 18, 2023
Circuit Bench Retirement: Parkes KC
His Honour Judge Richard Parkes KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 November 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Parkes KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1977, took Silk in 2003 and was elected a Bencher in 2006. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1998, a Recorder in […]