Announcements
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30/03/2022
University of Manchester’s Magistrates Initiative
The University of Manchester (UoM) launched its first inaugural young magistrate’s initiative on 8 March 2022, aimed at students who were first generation in their families to attend university. The initiative was set up by the Greater Manchester Advisory Committee in collaboration with the UoM and aims to encourage younger people to apply to become magistrates. […]
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27/03/2022
His Honour Judge Mark Anthony Horton visits Bristol Academy to deliver his Judicial Awareness Course
His Honour Judge Mark Anthony Horton visited Bristol Academy in the Easton Area of Bristol, where he delivered his Judicial Awareness Course, holding mock trials and discussing aspects of the criminal justice system with the pupils in Bristol Academy. Judge Horton has attended Bristol Academy annually for six years prior to the pandemic. The course […]
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23/03/2022
Appointment of Designated Civil Judge for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Lincolnshire
The Lord Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expression of Interest exercise, HHJ Polly Coe QC has been appointed as the Designated Civil Judge for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Lincolnshire with effect from 23 April 2022. The Lord Chief Justice wishes HHJ Polly Coe QC well in her new role.
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23/03/2022
Circuit Bench Retirement: Dancey
His Honour Judge Martin Alan Gordon Dancey retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 22 March 2022. Background information His Honour Judge Dancey (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1981. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1993, a District Judge in 1999 and a Regional Costs Judge in 2005. He was […]
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20/03/2022
Crown Court internship launched in memory of former High Court Judge
Sir David Maddison Liverpool Crown Court has launched an annual internship for young people, in memory of a former High Court Judge. The launch of the Maddison Internship, named after Sir David Maddison who died in 2019, took place earlier in March. It had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 50 students from […]
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19/03/2022
Appointment of the Designated Family Judge for Dorset
The President of the Family Division is happy to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Chris Simmonds will be appointed as Designated Family Judge for Dorset with effect from 22 March 2022. The President of the Family Division wishes HHJ Chris Simmonds all the best in his new role.
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17/03/2022
Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) Retirement: Talbot
Judge Jane Talbot retires with effect from 16 March 2022. Background information Judge Talbot (65) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1989. She was appointed a Legal Chairman of the Rent Assessment Panel (now known as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)) and a Legally Qualified Panel Member of Appeal Tribunals in […]
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16/03/2022
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Joseph QC
Her Honour Judge Wendy Rose Joseph QC retired as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 12 March 2022. Background information Her Honour Judge Joseph QC (70) was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1975, took Silk in 1998 and was elected a Bencher in 2003. She was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1995, […]
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15/03/2022
Guidance from the President of the Family Division: liaison between the courts and British Embassies and High Commissions
The President of the Family Division has issued guidance regarding liaison between courts in England and Wales and British Embassies and High Commissions abroad. This guidance replaces the previous version dated April 2016. Please see attachment below for details.
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12/03/2022
International Women’s Day 2022: In conversation with Zuhal N
We were privileged to interview Zuhal N, a former judge in Afghanistan. As a result of the occupation in August 2021 Zuhal was forced to flee and since has found a new home in the United Kingdom. Amongst our questions we asked her thoughts on International Women’s Day and the women who have inspired her […]