Category: News

  • Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) updates

    Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) updates

    The JAC has just launched a new website. It includes details of information and support available to prospective candidates, including: Their 2026 Diversity Update, a biannual publication outlining the work the JAC isdoing to deliver its diversity strategy was published alongside an update to the 2025 Judicial Diversity Forum action plan. This outlines the wide…

  • Section 9(4) Deputy High Court Judge Outreach Seminar & Reception

    Section 9(4) Deputy High Court Judge Outreach Seminar & Reception

    The Diversity & Inclusion representatives in the High Court are pleased to invite you to a cross-jurisdictional seminar on 11 February 2026 about making an application to sit as a s9(4) Deputy High Court Judge. It is aimed at both those thinking of applying in his year’s forthcoming competition for up to 45 candidates as…

  • Patrice Wellesley-Cole makes New Year’s Honours

    Patrice Wellesley-Cole makes New Year’s Honours

    UKABJ extends warm congratulations to retired Judge of the First Tier Tribunal, Patrice Wellesley-Cole, who was awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours 2026.