Appointment of High Court Judge: Dexter Dias KC

19 September 2024

The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 1 October 2024.

The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Dexter Dias KC, following an open competition run by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).

This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.

You can read Dexter’s bio here.

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