14th March, 2019

Deputy District Judge Appointments

Chambers are pleased to announce that the Lord Chief Justice has appointed Laura D'Cruz, Assunta Del Priore and Boyd Morwood as a Deputy District Judges. Laura will be sitting on the North Eastern Circuit whilst Assunta and Boyd will be sitting on the Northern Circuit.

All three members will sit for approximately three weeks of the year in addition to their full time practice at the Bar.

Laura D'Cruz's Chambers profile can be viewed HERE.
Assunta del Priore's Chambers profile can be viewed HERE.

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