2 February 2023
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 20 February 2023. It is anticipated that further appointments will be announced.
The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Richard Smith.
This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.
You can read his bio here.
Read the full announcement here.