Judicial Diversity Statistics 2019
The 2019 judicial diversity statistics were published on 11 July 2019, giving a diversity breakdown of the courts and tribunals judiciary and non-legal members as of 1 April 2019.
Judicial diversity
Judicial Diversity Statistics 2018
The 2018 judicial diversity statistics were published on 12 July 2018 giving a diversity breakdown of the courts and tribunals judiciary and non-legal members as at 1 April 2018.
Judicial Statistics 2017
The 2017 judicial diversity statistics were published on 20 July 2017 giving a diversity breakdown of the courts and tribunals judiciary and non-legal members as at 1 April 2017.
Why I became a judge: Employment Judge Adenike Balogun
Salaried part time Employment Judge Adenike Balogun was appointed 2009 from a solicitor background and is based in South London. She talks about her move from solicitor to judge and preparing her application. See more ...
Why I became a judge: Circuit Judge Avik Mukherjee
HHJ Mukherjee was a criminal Barrister and then appointed to the Circuit Bench in 2015. He talks about the challenge of applying for a new job after many years.
Why I became a Judge: Recorder Ed Murray
Ed Murray was appointed Recorder in 2009 and Deputy High Court Judge 2013. He explains how being a judge part time complements his job as a litigator.
Why I became a judge: Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram
Tan Ikram was appointed Deputy Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate) in 2017. Previously a barrister, became a Deputy District Judge 2003 and District judge (MC) 2009.
Why I became a judge: DDJ Pathak
Deputy District Judge Pankaj Pathak was appointed in 2010 and sits in London and Essex County Courts.
Why I became a judge: Tribunal Chamber President Judge John Aitken
Judge John Aitken became President of the Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-Tier Tribunal in 2014.
Why I became a judge: HHJ Kaul QC
HHJ Kalyani Kaul QC was appointed a Circuit Judge in 2015 at Snaresbrook Crown Court London, and now sits at Wood Green.