The Chief Coroner, Judge Mark Lucraft QC has been appointed as the next Recorder of London―the lead judge of the Old Bailey
The appointment, which follows Judge Lucraft’s election by the Court of Aldermen of the City of London, has immediate effect.
Due to the
current COVID-19 pandemic, however, Judge Lucraft will remain in post as Chief
Coroner as well as assuming his responsibilities at the Central Criminal Court.
This dual role will be kept under review.
Lord Burnett,
the Lord Chief Justice, said: ‘Like the wider justice system, the coronial
system faces many and varied challenges over the coming months, but I am
confident that with the guidance and leadership of the Chief Coroner, the
Deputy Chief Coroners and an excellent team, together with all coroners and
their staff, we are well placed to meet them.’
