Appointments & Retirements
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July 17, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Ian Unsworth KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 23 November 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Ian Unsworth KC well in his new role
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July 17, 2026
CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF THE UPPER TRIBUNAL LANDS
Following his nomination by the Lady Chief Justice, The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans, has appointed Mr Justice Timothy Mould to serve as President of the Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber. This appointment takes effect from 1 August 2026. Notes to editors Mr Justice Timothy Mould practised at the Bar for over 30 years, […]
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July 17, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Selby-Lowndes
The King has appointed William Selby-Lowndes to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed him to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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July 16, 2026
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): Philip
The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Jibin Philip to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Jibin Philip will be assigned to the London South Region with effect from 10 September 2026. Background Information Jibin Philip will be known as Employment Judge Philip. She was […]
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July 15, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Samuels
The King has appointed Rebecca Samuels to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the North Eastern Circuit, based at […]
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July 14, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at Worcester Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Simon Drew KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Worcester Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 1 August 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Simon Drew KC well in his new role.
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July 14, 2026
Appointment of Resident Judge at St Albans Crown Court
The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Jonathan Mann KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at St Albans Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 24 July 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Jonathan Mann KC well in his new role.
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July 13, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Rees
The King has appointed Rebecca Rees to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the Midlands Circuit, based at Leicester […]
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July 13, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Demosthenous
The King has appointed Maria Demosthenous to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the Midlands Circuit, based at Derby […]
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July 13, 2026
District Judge Appointment: Fearon
The King has appointed Leisa Fearon to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the Midlands Circuit, based at Birmingham […]