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Courts · LondonBlue plaque unveiled for Gertrude Tuckwell at Westminster Mansions
On 14 October 2026 a blue plaque commemorating Gertrude Tuckwell was unveiled at Westminster Mansions. The event was led by the Lady Chief Justice and MP Bridget Phillipson, marking Tuckwell’s role as the first female magistrate in London and one of the first seven women appointed after the 1919 Act.
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Courts · City of LondonLady Chief Justice joins Women in Leadership panel at Mansion House
The Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr, participated in a 'Women in Leadership' panel event at Mansion House on Friday 11 September. Chaired by the Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley, the discussion focused on representation and institutional change.
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LatestLady Chief Justice stresses public trust in rule of law
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, has highlighted the critical role of public understanding and trust in maintaining the legitimacy of the judiciary and the rule of law. Speaking at a European Law Institute conference, she emphasised that while people may not always recognise it, they rely on the rule of law daily.
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