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Appointment of Judicial Commissioner – Mrs Justice Morgan DBE

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His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of The Honourable Mrs Justice Morgan DBE as a Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) for 3 years commencing 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Our plan for faster judicial recruitment

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We’re trialling changes to reduce how long the judicial appointments process takes.
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Blogs

President of the Business and Property Division – October 2026

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The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new President of the Business and Property Division.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Aidan Eardley

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Dan Kolinsky

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Nigel Lickley

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Dan Squires

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Paul Stanley

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Andrew Twigger

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments

Appointment of High Court Judge: Nicola Rushton

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The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2026.
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Appointments