Family Presiding Judges named for South Eastern (London) and Northern Circuits

Mr Justice MacDonald, a High Court judge since 2015, has been appointed for a period of four years, with effect from 7 March 2024, to the South Eastern (London) Circuit where he will succeed Mr Justice Francis.

Mrs Justice Knowles, a High Court judge since 2017, has been appointed for a period of four years, with effect from 7 March 2024, to the Northern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice MacDonald.

Family Presiding Judges play a key leadership role in the Family Courts in their respective Circuits and work closely with their fellow Presiding Judges.