UK appoints next Supreme Court president
Lord Briggs of Westbourne has been appointed the next president of the UK Supreme Court. He is set to succeed Lord Reed when he retires in January 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-appoints-next-supreme-court-president/
The United Kingdom has appointed Michael Townley Featherstone Briggs, also known as Lord Briggs of Westbourne, as the next President of the Supreme Court. The appointment will succeed Lord Reed, who is set to retire in January 2027. Briggs was recommended for the role by an independent selection commission and approved by the UK government following the King's advice.
As the fifth President of the Supreme Court since its establishment in 2009, Briggs brings a distinguished career in law to the position. Prior to his appointment, he served as a Justice of the Supreme Court since 2017 and has extensive experience in commercial and chancery law, as well as civil justice reform.
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