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Judges make history

04 August 2021
Issue: 7944 / Categories: Legal News , In Court , Profession , Diversity
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History was made after three female judges sat as the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in Swansea Crown Court―the first time the court has sat in Wales comprising all women

The three judges were Lady Justice Nicola Davies, Mrs Justice Jefford and Mrs Justice Steyn.

Davies LJ said: ‘Thirty years ago it would have been unusual to see one female judge sitting as part of the Court of Appeal: to see an all-female constitution is a sign of the progress which has been made in recent years. I hope this will inspire more girls and young women in Wales to consider law as a real and tangible profession and will encourage practitioners to consider applying for judicial appointment.’

Issue: 7944 / Categories: Legal News , In Court , Profession , Diversity
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