Announcements
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11/08/2021
Circuit Bench Retirement: Nigel Lithman QC
His Honour Judge Nigel Mordecai Lloyd Lithman QC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 11 August 2021. Background information His Honour Judge Nigel Lithman QC (69) was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1976, took Silk in 1997 and was elected a Bencher in 2009. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in […]
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10/08/2021
Judicial Office Profiles: Asif Siddiquee
We sat down with Asif Siddiquee and talked with him about his role in the Judicial Office. What is your job title, and can you give a brief description of your role? I am the Head of the Communications team and am responsible for overseeing all press, internal communications and external activity related to […]
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10/08/2021
Family Justice Council webinar – Experts and the Family Justice System: Widening the Pool
Due to the over-subscription of the previous webinar in March 2021, the Experts Sub-Committee of the Family Justice Council invites anyone who missed out on that event to register their interest in this webinar Experts and the Family Justice System: Widening the Pool. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 13 October 2021 from 5.30-7.30pm. […]
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10/08/2021
Assistant Judge Advocate General Appointment: Smith
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP, has appointed Andrew Desmond Smith MBE TD to be an Assistant Judge Advocate General, with effect from 6 September 2021. Background Information Andrew Desmond Smith MBE TD, aged 58, will be known as Judge Advocate Smith MBE TD. He was called to the Bar (Middle […]
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10/08/2021
Assistant Judge Advocate General Appointment: Reed
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP, has appointed Darren Keith Reed to be an Assistant Judge Advocate General, with effect from 21 September 2021. Background Information Darren Keith Reed, aged 47, will be known as Judge Advocate Reed. He was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 2003. He was appointed […]
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05/08/2021
New sentencing guidelines for unauthorised use of a trademark launched
The Sentencing Council has launched two new guidelines for sentencing individuals and organisations for the Unauthorised use of a trade mark, following consultation. The two separate guidelines apply to the single offence of using a trade mark without the owner’s consent, which can include possessing or selling counterfeit goods, or counterfeiting or possessing the means […]
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03/08/2021
President of the Family Division’s transparency review update
Following a call for evidence, three days of oral submissions and further meetings with his panel of advisers, the President of the Family Division has now concluded his review on Transparency in the Family Court. The President wishes to thank all those who have contributed to what has been a comprehensive and helpful process. Summaries […]
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02/08/2021
Judges make history as first all-female Court of Appeal sits in Wales
History has been made after three female judges – Lady Justice Nicola Davies, Mrs Justice Jefford and Mrs Justice Steyn – sat as part of the Court of Appeal in Wales. It is the first time the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has sat in Wales comprising all women. They heard cases on appeal from […]