Sir Joel Nathan Bennathan (born 15 July 1961), styled Mr Justice Bennathan, is a British High Court judge.[2][3][4]
Mr Justice Bennathan | |
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| Justice of the High Court | |
| Assumed office 11 January 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
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| Born | 15 July 1961[1] |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Queen Mary College |
Biography
editAttending Queen Mary College, Bennathan was the first lawyer in his family. He would later be called to the Bar in 1985 by Middle Temple.[5] He was appointed King's Counsel in 2006. Before becoming a Judge, Bennathan worked in Doughty Street Chambers.[4] He worked as a defence barrister, specialising in criminal law and up until his appointment undertook a number of high profile cases.[6][7]
He was appointed as a Recorder in 2009 to the South Eastern Circuit.[5][8]
Bennathan is a guest lecturer at London South Bank University for their Law Degree Course.[9]
In January 2019 Bennathan was shortlisted for the 'Crime Silk of The Year' award.[8]
In December 2021, Queen Elizabeth II approved his appointment as Justice of the High Court. He assumed his position on 11 January 2022[10] and was assigned to the King's Bench Division.[11] He received his customary Knighthood in July 2023, at Windsor Castle.[12]
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- ^ "Crown Office". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
- ^ "High Court Appointment: Bennathan QC". Judicial Careers. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
- ^ "CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD | Honours and Awards | The Gazette". London Gazette. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.