Appointments & Retirements
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December 2, 2023
Circuit Bench Retirement: Kelson KC
His Honour Judge Peter John Kelson KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 2 December 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Kelson KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1981 and took Silk in 2001. He was appointed a Recorder in 1998 and a Circuit Judge in 2010.
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December 1, 2023
Circuit Judge Appointment: Sellers
The King has appointed Robin Sellers 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 South Eastern Circuit, […]
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December 1, 2023
Circuit Judge Appointment: Hunter KC
The King has appointed Jane Allison Hunter KC 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 […]
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December 1, 2023
Circuit Judge Appointment: Ranson
The King has appointed Ivan Ranson 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 Northern Circuit, based […]
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December 1, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Lisa Clarke
The King has appointed Lisa 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 her to the South Eastern Circuit, […]
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December 1, 2023
District Judge Appointment: Najib
The King has appointed Heledd Llwyd Najib 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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December 1, 2023
Circuit Bench Retirement: Turner KC
His Honour Judge David George Patrick Turner KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 1 December 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Turner KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1976, took Silk in 2000 and was elected a Bencher in 2015. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder and the Chancellor […]
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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 […]