Lady Chief Justice
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July 10, 2026
Royal Courts of Justice event showcases the work of the Judicial College
Guests from across the justice sector gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice to learn how the Judicial College designs and delivers training for more than 24,000 judicial office holders
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July 9, 2026
Judicial diversity statistics 2026 – statement from the Lady Chief Justice
Judicial diversity statistics for 2026 have been released today, including, for the first time, data on socio-economic background, sexual orientation, and religion or belief
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July 6, 2026
New statutory guidance from the Lady Chief Justice on Live Links in Criminal Courts
Guidance aims to support access to justice and efficient use of court time and resources
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June 11, 2026
Lady Chief Justice gives evidence to House of Lords Constitution Select Committee
In her annual evidence session, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill covered the courts and tribunals backlogs, paid tribute to retiring senior judiciary, and more
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May 22, 2026
Lady Chief Justice to co-chair new Judicial and Legal Diversity Board
Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will co-chair the board, alongside the Lord Chancellor, in a continued commitment to improving diversity within the judiciary
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May 15, 2026
Lord Justice Cobb sworn in as President of the Family Division
The Lady Chief Justice has officially welcomed the President of the Family Division as he takes up his new appointment
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May 14, 2026
Monumental Welsh Women exhibition opens at the Royal Courts of Justice
A new exhibition celebrating monumental Welsh women is now on display in the Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice
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May 12, 2026
Lady Chief Justice visits Canada and meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney
During her visit the Lady Chief Justice met with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, to discuss shared values between the two nations.
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April 23, 2026
Speech by the Lady Chief Justice at The Times Law Essay Awards
Read the speech by the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill about the importance of the written word
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March 17, 2026
Lady Chief Justice’s annual press conference 2026
Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill held her annual press conference in the Royal Courts of Justice today