19 January 2023
Judicial appointments
Principal Civil Judge
The Lady Chief
Justice (in consultation with the Recorder) has appointed HHJ Philip Gilpin as
Principal Civil Judge for a period of 3 years effective from 9 January
2023 until 8 January 2026.
Presiding District Judge
The Lady Chief
Justice has appointed District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) Steven Keown as
Presiding District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) effective from 16 January 2023
for a period of 5 years (renewable).