Three new justices appointed to Supreme Court

The appointment of three new justices of the Supreme Court - Lady Justice Arden DBE, Lord Justice Kitchin and Lord Justice Sales – has been announced.

Lady Justice Arden and Lord Justice Kitchin will join the court on 1 October 2018, while Lord Justice Sales will join on 11 January 2019.

These appointments follow the retirement of Lord Mance, former Deputy President of the Court, in June 2018. Lord Hughes and Lord Sumption are due to retire in August and December 2018 respectively.

Lady Hale, President of the Supreme Court, said: “I am delighted that the Supreme Court will be joined by three new Justices in the coming months, each of whom has led a distinguished judicial career. I congratulate Lady Justice Arden DBE, Lord Justice Kitchin and Lord Justice Sales on their appointments and am confident that they will each make a significant contribution to the work of the Court and the development of the law.”