Monthly Archives: September 2021

Lords Clerks Go Wigless

Posted on September 24, 2021 by jasonloch

Earlier this week it was revealed that the clerks in the House of Lords will no longer wear their traditional uniform on a day-to-day basis. Gone are the horsehair wigs, court jackets, and white bowties; the gown will remain, but … Continue reading →

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The Strange Saga Of The Information Commissioner’s Reappointment

Posted on September 17, 2021 by jasonloch

On July 13, 2021, the following notice appeared in The London Gazette: THE QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 9 July 2021 to re-appoint Elizabeth Anne Denham, to be the Information … Continue reading →

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On The Title Of Northern Ireland’s Chief Judge

Posted on September 2, 2021 by jasonloch

Dame Siobhan Keegan took office today as Northern Ireland’s chief judge and there has been some debate on Twitter over her decision to style herself ‘Lady Chief Justice’ rather than ‘Lord Chief Justice.’ ‘Lord Chief Justice’ is the statutory form … Continue reading →

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