Appointments & Retirements
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August 31, 2021
Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal
New appointees to the Court of Appeal announced
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August 31, 2021
Circuit Judge Appointment: Bryant-Heron QC
The Queen has appointed Mark Nicholas Bryant-Heron QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The Lord Chief Justice has deployed him to the South Eastern […]
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August 27, 2021
Appointment of Resident Judge at Croydon
The Lord Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Michael Evans QC has been appointed as Resident Judge at the Crown Court in Croydon with effect from 6 September 2021. The Lord Chief Justice wishes HHJ Michael Evans QC well in his new role.
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August 26, 2021
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Gore QC
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 1978 and took Silk in 2003. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a […]
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August 26, 2021
Circuit Bench Retirement: Platts
His Honour Judge (Charles) Graham (Gregory) Platts retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 26 August 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Platts (65) was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1978. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in 2005. He was appointed […]
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August 25, 2021
Circuit Judge Appointment: Thain
The Queen has appointed Ashley Thain to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The Lord Chief Justice has deployed her to the South Eastern Circuit, based […]
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August 23, 2021
Appointment of Designated Civil Judge for Cornwall, Devon & Dorset
The Lord Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expression of Interest exercise, HHJ Paul Mitchell has been appointed as the Designated Civil Judge for Cornwall, Devon & Dorset with effect from 26 August 2021. The Lord Chief Justice wishes HHJ Paul Mitchell well in his new role.
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August 21, 2021
District Bench Retirement: Gailey
District Judge Stephen Paul Gailey retires from the District Bench with effect from 21 August 2021. Background information District Judge Gailey (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1983. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1990 and a District Judge in 2000.
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August 21, 2021
District Bench Retirement: Stamenkovich
District Judge Vera Stamenkovich retires from the District Bench with effect from 21 August 2021. Background information District Judge Stamenkovich (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1992 and a District Judge in 1998.
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August 20, 2021
Circuit Judge Appointment: Whitehouse QC
The Queen has appointed Sarah Alice Whitehouse QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. The Lord Chief Justice has deployed her to the South Eastern […]