Jeremy Baker

Sir Jeremy Russell Baker (born 9 February 1958) is a British judge of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. He is correctly styled Mr Justice Jeremy Baker, conveniently distinguishing him from Andrew Baker.

For other people named Jeremy Baker, see Jeremy Baker (disambiguation).

Career

Baker was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1979. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996. In 1999, he became a Queen's Counsel. He was appointed a Recorder in 2000 and a circuit judge in 2010.[1] On 25 March 2013, he was appointed a Justice of the High Court, and was assigned to the Queen's Bench Division.[2] He received the customary knighthood in the 2013 Special Honours.[3]

References
  1. "His Honour Judge Jeremy Baker". Debrett's People of Today. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  2. "High Court Judge Appointment – Baker" (Press release). Ministry of Justice. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  3. List of Knights Bachelor, thegazette.co.uk; accessed 5 September 2015.


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