Lord Justice Singh named President of Investigatory Powers Tribunal

Lord Justice Singh is to become President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal this week (27 September), taking over from Sir Michael Burton.

Lord Justice Singh will continue to sit as a judge in the Court of Appeal.

Lord Justice Singh said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed to the office of President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal and look forward to my new role and guiding the Tribunal’s important work.

“I would like to thank and pay tribute to Sir Michael Burton and wish him well in his retirement. Sir Michael has served on the Tribunal since 2000 and has been its President since 2013. His contribution to the Tribunal’s efforts and record to date have been invaluable.”

The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, said: “I wish to congratulate Lord Justice Singh on his appointment as President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The appointment of a Lord Justice of Appeal as President of the Tribunal ensures that the Tribunal is headed by a senior judge of equivalent status to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner.

“Lord Justice Singh brings a wealth of experience in the judiciary and expertise in public law which will be crucial to the Tribunal’s vital role in hearing complaints concerning the use of investigatory powers.”