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24/08/2022
In conversation with Lady Justice Nicola Davies and Tribunal Judge Safia Iman
Inspired by the centenary of Dr Ivy Williams, the first woman to be called to the Bar in England and Wales, we interviewed Lady Justice Nicola Davies and Tribunal Judge Safia Iman as they spoke with one another about their experiences as women in the judiciary. The interview was filmed at the historic Royal Courts […]
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23/08/2022
Circuit Judge Appointment: Deacon QC
The Queen has appointed Emma Rebecca Deacon QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab 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, […]
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20/08/2022
Circuit Judge Appointment: Harrison
The Queen has appointed Leona Melanie Harrison to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab 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 Northern Circuit, based at […]
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20/08/2022
Judicial Office Profiles: Emma Killick
We sat down with Emma Killick and talked with her about her role in the Judicial Office. What is your job title, and can you give a brief description of your role? Head of Team, Courts & Tribunals Reform (Future Hearings and Future Operations) I am responsible for providing strategic advice to the senior […]
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20/08/2022
Criminal Practice Directions 2015 – Amendment No. 14
Introduction This is the fourteenth amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions 2015.1 In this amendment: 1.In paragraph 18E.5: After “by the police.” delete ““If it will not cause undesirable delay, a representative of the Crown Prosecution Service should give prior approval before the police discuss with the witness or with the witness’ parent or carer […]
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19/08/2022
Circuit Judge Appointment: Bowes
The Queen has appointed Michael Anthony Bowes QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab 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 Western Circuit, based […]
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18/08/2022
Circuit Judge Appointment: Macmillan
The Queen has appointed Moira Elizabeth Jane Macmillan to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab 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 Western Circuit, based […]
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18/08/2022
Appointment as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber: Jacqueline White
Jacqueline White has been appointed as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal by the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Keith Lindblom. The Senior President of Tribunals has assigned her to the Social Entitlement Chamber with effect from 3 October 2022. Background Information Jacqueline White will be known as Judge White. She was […]
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18/08/2022
Appointment as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber: John Butler
John Michael Butler has been appointed as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal by the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Keith Lindblom. The Senior President of Tribunals has assigned him to the Social Entitlement Chamber with effect from 5 September 2022. Background Information John Michael Butler will be known as Judge John […]
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18/08/2022
Appointment as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber: Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett has been appointed as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal by the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Keith Lindblom. The Senior President of Tribunals has assigned him to the Social Entitlement Chamber with effect from 24 October 2022. Background Information Richard Bennett will be known as Judge Richard Bennett. He […]