Announcements
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27/08/2022
Circuit Judge Appointment: Willsteed
The Queen has appointed Elizabeth Louise Willsteed 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 at […]
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27/08/2022
District Judge Appointment: Pakeeza Rahman
The Queen has appointed Pakeeza Rahman to be a District 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 at Truro […]
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26/08/2022
Electronic bills in Court of Protection cases – Pilot in the Senior Courts Costs Office
From 1 November 2022 until 28 April 2023, professional deputies appointed by the Court of Protection, their legal representatives and other legal professionals involved in Court of Protection cases, may file their bills in respect of general management and other applications where the relevant authority has been obtained from the Court of Protection in electronic […]
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25/08/2022
Appointment as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber: Sadie Rizzo
Sadie Marie Rizzo 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 19 September 2022. Background Information Sadie Marie Rizzo will be known as Judge Rizzo. […]
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25/08/2022
Welcome to my world – Interview with David Rawsthorn, a tribunal Non-Legal Member
David Rawsthorn, a tribunal Non-Legal Member, describes how he became interested in the law and his role in the Upper Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Chamber (UTAAC) I am David Rawsthorn, a Non-Legal Member of the Upper Tribunal hearing appeals by road haulage and PCV operators against the regulatory decisions of Traffic Commissioners. I will describe my role […]
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24/08/2022
Circuit Judge Appointment: Smith QC
The Queen has appointed Andrew Duncan Smith 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 Midlands Circuit, based at […]
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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
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
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 […]