The Association of Her Majesty’s District Judges represents all 420 of the district judges who exercise a civil and family jurisdiction in the county courts and district registries of the High Court throughout England and Wales.
Acting through its committee and officers, the association gives pastoral advice and assistance to its members. It also represents the district bench in varied discussions and meetings with the senior judiciary, HMCTS and many other organisations.
National committee
PR : DJ Howard Kemp
District Judge
| Officers | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| DJ Richard Lumb | President |
| DJ Glennis Corkill | Senior Vice President |
| DJ Andrew Dodsworth | Junior Vice President |
| DJ Howard Kemp | Immediate Past President |
| DJ Karen Doyle | Hon Secretary – Contact address for all correspondence |
| DJ Graham Keating | Hon Treasurer and Membership Secretary |
Circuit Representatives
| Name | Circuit |
|---|---|
| Teresa Foss | South East (North) |
| John Baldwin | Northern circuit |
| Hywel James | Wales |
| Stephanie Cope | Western circuit |
| Kevin Harper | South East (South) |
| Andrew Davies | London |
| Claire Jackson | North East circuit |
| Keith Etherington | Midland circuit |
Co-opted members
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Helen Brandon | Judicial College Course Director – Family |
| Richard Clarke and Caroline Bell | Information Technology |
| Howard Kemp | Public relations adviser |
| Michael Anson and Ranj Matharu | Joint Judicial College Course Director – Civil |
| Ian Avent | Hon Dinner Secretary |
Also invited to attend as necessary
| Name | Committee member |
|---|---|
| Sally Hickman | Family Procedure Rules |
| Chris Lethem | Civil Procedure Rules |
| Dympna Maughan | Mentor and Appraisal Committee |
| Tim Gray | JAC Advisory Group |
| Gillian Ellis | Bulletin Editor |
| Kevin Harper, Christopher Dodd and Olga Skalskyj-Reynolds | Bulletin Sub-Editors |