Judicial appointments and retirements
2,409 notices published by the Judiciary of England and Wales, 2012–2026. The public record of who holds which judicial office — not published in browsable form anywhere else.
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- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Greenan2026-08-25Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Greenan to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, …
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Baumgartner2026-08-10Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Baumgartner to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Wood KC2026-08-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Graham Nash Wood KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Wood KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979, to…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Moreland2026-07-24Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Moreland to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Menary KC DL2026-07-04Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Andrew Gwyn Menary KC DL retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 4 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Menary KC DL was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Thomas2025-11-29Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Sybil Thomas retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 29 November 2025. Background information Her Honour Judge Thomas was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1976 and was ele…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Worster2025-09-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge David Worster retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 September 2025. Background information His Honour Judge Worster was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1980 and el…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: McCabe2025-09-01Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge McCabe to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, b…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Carter2025-09-01Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Carter to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, b…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Willans2025-08-20Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Willans to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Sloan KC2025-08-05Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Paul Sloan KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 5 August 2025. Background information His Honour Judge Sloan KC was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1981, took Sil…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Bedford2025-08-05Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Bedford to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, …
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Michael Evans KC2025-07-04Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Michael Evans KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge b…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Inman KC2025-07-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Melbourne Donald Inman KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 July 2025. Background information His Honour Judge Inman KC was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1979…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Andrew Lees2025-06-16Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Lees to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based …
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Andrew Smith KC2025-06-04Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Smith KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge ba…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Corbett2025-02-15Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Michelle Jane Corbett retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 15 February 2025. Background information Her Honour Judge Corbett was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1987…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Stephen Smith2025-01-21Senior Circuit Judge
The King has appointed Upper Tribunal Judge Stephen Smith to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP, and the …
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Vincent2024-10-18Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Vincent to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Roberts2024-10-11Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Lynn Deborah Roberts retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 11 October 2024. Background information Her Honour Judge Roberts was admitted as a Solicitor in 1986. She was a…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Sapnara2024-10-10Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Sapnara to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Kinch KC2024-09-21Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Christopher Kinch KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 21 September 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Kinch KC was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 19…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Marquand2024-09-18Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Marquand to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge b…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Roberts2024-08-30Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Richard Roberts to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil …
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Laird KC2024-07-01Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Francis Laird KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge b…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Dodd KC2024-06-05Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Dodd KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at W…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Rowe KC2024-04-20Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Judith May Rowe KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 20 April 2024. Background information Her Honour Judge Rowe KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1979, (Linco…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Luba KC2024-04-02Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Jan Luba KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 2 April 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Luba KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1980, took Silk i…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Gosnell2024-04-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Mark Gosnell retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 April 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Gosnell was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981. He was appointed a D…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Gargan2024-03-14Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Gargan to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge bas…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Harris2024-03-14Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Harris to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge ba…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Hopkins KC / Uwch Farnwr Cylchdaith, Penodi Barnwr Teulu Dynodedig: Hopkins CB2024-03-08Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Hopkins KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judg…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Cope2024-03-07Senior Circuit Judge
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Cope to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge base…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Watson KC2024-02-24Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge (Francis) Paul Watson KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 24 February 2024. Background information His Honour Judge Watson KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Furness KC2023-11-11Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Hugh Jonathan Furness KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 11 November 2023. Background information His Honour Judge Furness KC was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in …
- Appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge, Central Criminal Court: Khan KC2023-08-15Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Judith Khan KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge based at Central Criminal Court, with effect from…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Baumgartner2023-08-01Senior Circuit Judge
The King has appointed Tony Alan Walter Baumgartner to be a Senior Circuit Judge
- Appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge, Central Criminal Court: Whitehouse KC2023-04-27Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Whitehouse KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge based at Central Criminal Court, …
- Appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge, Central Criminal Court: Tayton KC2023-04-27Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Tayton KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge based at Central Criminal Court, with…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Taylor2022-12-17Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Deborah Frances Taylor retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 17 December 2022. Background information Her Honour Judge Taylor was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1983…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Blohm KC2022-10-06Senior Circuit Judge
The King has appointed Leslie Adrian Blohm KC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis CBE MP and the Lord Chief Ju…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Michelle Corbett2022-09-05Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Corbett to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment ba…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Nirmal Shant QC2022-08-19Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Nirmal Shant QC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Nottin…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Rosa Dean2022-08-19Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Rosa Dean to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Snaresbrook …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Dickinson QC2022-07-30Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Gregory David Mark Dickinson QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 30 July 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Dickinson QC (62) was called to the Bar (Gray’…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Molyneux MBE2022-06-06Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Anne Molyneux MBE retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 6 June 2022. Background information Her Honour Judge Molyneux MBE was admitted as a Solicitor in 1983. She was ap…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Zeidman QC2022-05-31Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Martyn Zeidman QC retired as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 28 May 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Zeidman QC (70) was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1974…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Joseph QC2022-03-14Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Wendy Rose Joseph QC retired as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 12 March 2022. Background information Her Honour Judge Joseph QC (70) was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 197…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Cooke2022-01-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge David John Cooke retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 January 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Cooke (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981 and elected…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge Appointment: Glen2021-12-21Senior Circuit Judge
The Queen has appointed Philip Glen to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Civil Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of Englan…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Lloyd-Clarke2021-11-26Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Lloyd-Clarke to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Cardiff C…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Gore QC2021-08-26Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Allan Peter Gore QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 26 August 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Gore QC (70) was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 19…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Newton2021-06-27Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Lesley Anne Newton retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 27 June 2021. Background information Her Honour Judge Newton (66) was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1977 …
- Appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge, Central Criminal Court: Durran2021-05-04Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Her Honour Judge Alexia Durran to be a Senior Circuit Judge based at Central Criminal Court, …
- Appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge, Central Criminal Court: Trowler QC2021-04-28Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Rebecca Trowler QC to be a Senior Circuit Judge based at Central Criminal Court, with effect …
- Appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge, Central Criminal Court: Mayo QC2021-04-23Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed Simon Mayo QC to be a Senior Circuit Judge based at Central Criminal Court, with effect from …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Cutler CBE2021-02-15Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Keith Cutler CBE retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 15 February 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Cutler CBE (70) was called to the Bar (L) in 1972 and wa…
- His Honour Judge Blackett: Retirement as Judge Advocate General and Senior Circuit Judge2020-11-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Jeffrey Blackett retires as Judge Advocate General and a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 November 2020. Background information His Honour Judge Blackett (65) was called to th…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Barker QC2020-10-31Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Simon George Harry Barker QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 31 October 2020. Background information His Honour Judge Simon Barker QC (70) was called to the Bar (L…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: McCahill QC2020-10-03Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Patrick Gerard McCahill QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 3 October 2020. Background information His Honour Judge McCahill QC (68) was called to the Bar (G) in 19…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: de Haas QC2020-09-01Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Margaret Ruth de Haas QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 September 2020. Background information Her Honour Judge de Haas QC (66) was called to the Bar (M) in 1977…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Brown2020-07-31Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge (Laurence Frederick) Mark Brown retired as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 27 July 2020. Notes to editors His Honour Judge Brown (67) was called to the Bar (I) in 1975 and wa…
- Senior Circuit Judge of the Employment Appeal Tribunal Appointment: James Tayler2020-07-24Senior Circuit Judge
The Queen has appointed James Tayler to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Nicholas Dean QC2020-06-12Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed His Honour Judge Nicholas Dean QC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Manch…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Altham2020-06-01Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed His Honour Judge Altham to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Preston Combine…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Poulet QC2020-04-08Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Rebecca Maria Poulet QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 8 April 2020. Notes to editors Her Honour Judge Poulet QC (68) was called to the Bar (L) in 1975 and took S…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Hughes QC2020-04-06Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Iain Hughes QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 6 April 2020. Notes to editors His Honour Judge Iain Hughes QC (69) was called to the Bar (I) in 1974, took Silk in …
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Stockdale QC2020-03-21Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge David Andrew Stockdale QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 21 March 2020. Notes to editors His Honour Judge Stockdale QC (68) was called to the Bar (M) in 1975, too…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Rees Ymddeoliad Yr Uwch Farnwr Cylchdaith: Rees2019-12-07Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
Her Honour Judge Eleri Mair Rees retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 7 December 2019. Notes to editors Her Honour Judge Rees (66) was called to the Bar (G) in 1975 and elected a Benche…
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Watson QC2019-12-06Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon has appointed His Honour Judge Paul Watson QC to be to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at T…
- Appointment of a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge: Steven Parker2019-11-04Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, has appointed His Honour Judge Steven Parker to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge at Live…
- Appointment of a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge: Singleton QC2019-11-04Senior Circuit Judge
The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, has appointed Her Honour Judge Sarah Louise Singleton QC to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family J…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Bourne-Arton QC2019-09-06Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Simon Nicholas Bourne-Arton QC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 6 September 2019. Notes to editors His Honour Judge Bourne-Arton QC (70) was called to the Bar (I) i…
- Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: McKenna2019-08-10Senior Circuit Judgeretirement
His Honour Judge Martin Nicholas McKenna retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 10 August 2019. Notes to editors His Honour Judge McKenna (63) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1980. He was …