Appointments & Retirements
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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 […]
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November 16, 2023
Appointment of new Leadership Judges
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of three new leadership judges
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November 14, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Longworth
The King has appointed Julia Gail Longworth 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, […]
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November 11, 2023
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Furness KC
His Honour Judge Hugh Jonathan Furness KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 11 November 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Furness KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1979 and took Silk in 2003. He was appointed a Recorder in 1999, authorised to sit as a High Court Judge […]
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November 10, 2023
Specialist Circuit Judge Retirement: Kramer
His Honour Judge Philip Anthony Kramer retires as a Specialist Circuit Judge with effect from 10 November 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Kramer was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1982. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2000, a Recorder in 2008 and a District Judge in 2013. He was appointed […]
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November 8, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Chown
The King has appointed Samantha Chown 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 8, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Keith Clarke
The King has appointed Keith Clarke 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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November 8, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Ozen
The King has appointed Simge Ozen 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, […]