Lord Justice Green to lead Judicial College from November 2026

Lord Justice Green has been appointed as the new Chair of the Judicial College. The appointment, made by the Lady Chief Justice, takes effect from 20 November 2026. He will assume the role previously held by Lady Justice King.

Role of the Judicial College

The Judicial College is responsible for delivering judicial training across all courts and tribunals. Its Chair provides senior leadership to shape the development of judges' knowledge and expertise within an evolving justice system. The role involves setting the college's strategic direction, overseeing its operations, and representing it with national and international partners. The Chair also contributes to the Judicial Executive Board and advises the Lady Chief Justice on judicial learning and development.

The incoming Chair will continue to sit as a Court of Appeal judge, bringing current judicial experience to the governance of the college. The Lady Chief Justice stated her pleasure at the appointment, highlighting Lord Justice Green's extensive leadership experience, including his time as Chair of the Law Commission and most recently as Senior Presiding Judge, as being invaluable.

Lord Justice Green's Background

Lord Justice Nicholas Green was called to the Bar in 1986 and became King's Counsel in 1998. His legal specialisms included EU law, constitutional and public law, and competition law. He chaired the Bar Council in 2010 before being appointed to the High Court in 2013. He later served as a Presiding Judge on the South Eastern Circuit from 2016. His appointment as Chair of the Law Commission followed in August 2018, and he became a Lord Justice of Appeal in October 2018. He served as Senior Presiding Judge from 1 October 2024 until 30 September 2026.