Jonathan Sumption QC has been confirmed as one of two new justices of the Supreme Court, marking the first time a barrister has been directly appointed to the UK's highest court in more than 60 years. News of Sumption's appointment earlier this morning (4 May) confirms months of speculation that he was set to take up a post at the court, with Lord Justice Wilson appointed as the second new justice.
May 04, 2011 at 06:42 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Jonathan Sumption QC has been confirmed as one of two new justices of the Supreme Court, marking the first time a barrister has been directly appointed to the UK’s highest court in more than 60 years.
News of Sumption’s appointment earlier this morning (4 May) confirms months of speculation that he was set to take up a post at the court, with Lord Justice Wilson appointed as the second new justice.
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