Her Honour Judge Alexia Durran has been appointed as Chief Coroner of England and Wales in succession to His Honour Judge Thomas Teague KC. The appointment starts on 25 May 2024 for a three-year term. The appointment is made by the Lady Chief Justice after consultation with the Lord Chancellor under the Coroners and Justice []

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The Senior President of Tribunals has appointed Lucy Shepherd to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber with effect from 9 September 2024. Background Information Lucy Shepherd will be known as Judge Shepherd. She was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2007. She was appointed as a Deputy Upper Tribunal []

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The Senior President of Tribunals has appointed Natalie Wortley to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber with effect from 20 June 2024. Background Information Natalie Wortley will be known as Judge Wortley. She was called to the Bar (Grays Inn) in 1999. She was appointed as a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates []

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