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04 August 2021
Issue: 7944 / Categories: Legal News , In Court , Profession , Diversity
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Judges make history

History was made after three female judges sat as the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in Swansea Crown Court―the first time the court has sat in Wales comprising all women

The three judges were Lady Justice Nicola Davies, Mrs Justice Jefford and Mrs Justice Steyn.

Davies LJ said: ‘Thirty years ago it would have been unusual to see one female judge sitting as part of the Court of Appeal: to see an all-female constitution is a sign of the progress which has been made in recent years. I hope this will inspire more girls and young women in Wales to consider law as a real and tangible profession and will encourage practitioners to consider applying for judicial appointment.’

Issue: 7944 / Categories: Legal News , In Court , Profession , Diversity
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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HFW—Simon Petch

Global shipping practice expands with experienced ship finance partner hire

Freeths—Richard Lockhart

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Infrastructure specialist joins as partner in Glasgow office

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NLJ Career Profile: Mark Hastings, Quillon Law

Mark Hastings, founding partner of Quillon Law, on turning dreams into reality and pushing back on preconceptions about partnership

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