Category: Appointments
Recruitment of new JAC Chair
Work has begun to recruit a new Chair, who will continue to drive the JAC forward to deliver the priorities outlined in our Business Strategy and uphold our statutory duties.
Appointment of 3 lay commissioners
His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of 3 new commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Neil Moody
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 29 January 2026.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Jason Coppel
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 12 January 2026.
Court of Appeal vacancies: December 2025
The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend candidates to fill up to seven vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
President of the Family Division: December 2025
The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new President of the Family Division, as successor to Sir Andrew McFarlane who is retiring at Easter 2026.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Richard Kimblin
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 12 November 2025.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Gavin Mansfield
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 3 November 2025.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Kate Brunner
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 17 November 2025.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Margaret Obi
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 3 October 2025.