Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar, has offered his warmest congratulations to Dame Sue Carr who will become the first woman to take up the role of Lord Chief Justice:
“On behalf of the Bar of England and Wales, I am delighted to congratulate Dame Sue Carr on her historic appointment as the first woman to take up the role of Lord Chief Justice. We very much look forward to working with her on the many challenges facing the courts and wider justice sector.
“We also thank Lord Burnett, who retires as LCJ in September, for his close engagement with the Bar throughout his tenure.”
Appointment of Lord Chief Justice: Prime Minister's Office press release.