Appointments & Retirements
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December 20, 2025
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Timothy Julian Kerr
The Honourable Sir Timothy Julian Kerr retires as a Judge of the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 20 December 2025. Background information Sir Timothy Kerr was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1983, took Silk in 2001 and was elected a Bencher in 2015. He was a Member of the Sport […]
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December 20, 2025
Circuit Bench Retirement: Kamill
Her Honour Judge Louise Naima Rachelle Kamill retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 20 December 2025. Background information Her Honour Judge Kamill was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1974. She was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1993, a Recorder in 1997 and a Circuit Judge in 2008. She was appointed a […]
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December 20, 2025
Circuit Bench Retirement: Bartle KC
His Honour Judge Philip Martyn Bartle KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 20 December 2025. Background information His Honour Judge Bartle KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1976, took Silk in 2003 and was elected a Bencher in 2006. He was appointed a Recorder in 2004 and a Circuit […]
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December 19, 2025
Circuit Judge Appointment: David Payne
The King has appointed David Payne to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy 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 him to the Midlands Circuit, based at Stafford […]
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December 19, 2025
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Wortley
The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Tribunal Judge Wortley to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, with effect from 5 January 2026. Background Information Natalie Wortley will be known as Tribunal Judge Wortley. She was called to the bar (Gray’s Inn) […]
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December 19, 2025
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: James
The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Tribunal Judge James to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, with effect from 19 January 2026. Background Information Victoria K James will be known as Tribunal Judge James. She was admitted to the roll in […]
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December 19, 2025
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Roberts
The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Tribunal Judge Adrian Roberts to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber, with effect from 5 January 2026. Background Information Adrian Roberts will be known as Tribunal Judge Adrian Roberts. He was called to the bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in […]
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December 19, 2025
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Williams
The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Tribunal Judge Carlton Williams to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, with effect from 5 January 2026. Background Information Carlton Williams will be known as Tribunal Judge Carlton Williams. He was called to the bar (Middle Temple) […]
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December 19, 2025
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Appointment: Breen
The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans has appointed Tribunal Judge Breen to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, with effect from 27 January 2026. Background Information Deborah Breen will be known as Tribunal Judge Breen. She was admitted to the roll in 2001. […]