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The Right Honourable Dame
Sue Carr
DBE
Carr in 2022
Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Assuming office
1 October 2023
Nominated byAlex Chalk
Appointed byCharles III
SucceedingThe Lord Burnett of Maldon
Lady Justice of Appeal
Assumed office
21 April 2020
High Court Judge
Queen's Bench Division
In office
2013–2020
Personal details
Born (1964-09-01) 1 September 1964 (age 59)
United Kingdom
SpouseAlexander Birch (m. ?)
Children3
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge

Dame Sue Lascelles Carr, DBE (born 1 September 1964), is an English judge, currently serving as a Lady Justice of Appeal.

On 15 June 2023, it was announced that she will become Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1 October 2023, following the retirement of Lord Burnett of Maldon.

Origins and education

Carr is the daughter of Richard Carr and Edda Harvey (née Armbrust),[1] and was educated at Wycombe Abbey School and at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Carr was called to the bar in 1987 and practised from 4 New Square Chambers. She was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2003.[2] In 2009 Carr was appointed a recorder, and was approved to serve as a deputy High Court judge.[3]

Carr was chairman of the Professional Negligence Bar Association in 2007 and 2008 and chairman of the Conduct Committee of the Bar Standards Board from 2008 to 2011. In April 2011, Carr was appointed Disciplinary Commissioner in proceedings before the International Criminal Court.[4]

On 14 June 2013 Carr was appointed a High Court judge,[5] receiving the customary appointment as a Dame Commander of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.[6] She was assigned to the Queen's Bench Division.[7] She is also a governing Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple and a member of the board of the Judicial College. [citation needed]

In 2020 Carr was appointed to the Court of Appeal of England and Wales with effect from 21 April 2020. She was sworn of the Privy Council on 28 April 2021.[8]

On 15 June 2023, Carr was announced as the next Lord Chief Justice, succeeding Lord Burnett of Maldon. She will take up this role on 1 October 2023.[9] She will be the first woman to serve as Lord Chief Justice since its inception in the 13th Century.[10]

Personal

Carr is a member of the Governing Council of Wycombe Abbey School.[11]

Family

Carr is married to Alexander Birch. They have three children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Carr, Sue Lascelles, (Mrs A. Birch), Who's Who 2019 (A & C Black)
  2. ^ "No. 56924". The London Gazette. 2 May 2003. p. 2.
  3. ^ "High Court Judge Appointment – Sue Carr" (Press release). Ministry of Justice. 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  4. ^ International Criminal Court website, icc-cpi.int; accessed 3 June 2013.
  5. ^ "No. 60542". The London Gazette. 17 June 2013. p. 11879.
  6. ^ Dame Sue Carr profile, thegazette.co.uk; accessed 12 July 2014.
  7. ^ "The Hon Mrs Justice Carr". Debrett's People of Today. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Order in Council" (PDF). Privy Council Office. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Appointment of Lord Chief Justice: 15 June 2023". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Dame Sue Carr appointed first female lord chief justice in England and Wales". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  11. ^ "The Council". Wycombe Abbey. Retrieved 27 July 2013.


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