Joel Bennathan
The Honourable Mr Justice Bennathan | |
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Justice of the High Court | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 11 January 2022 | |
Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-07-15) 15 July 1961 (age 62)[1] |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Queen Mary College |
Sir Joel Nathan Bennathan (born 15 July 1961), styled Mr Justice Bennathan, is a British High Court judge.[2][3][4]
Biography
Attending 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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- ^ "CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD | Honours and Awards | The Gazette". London Gazette. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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