Dame Sue Carr Veteran UK lawyer Sue Carr was named Thursday as the first woman to serve as the most senior judge for England and Wales in the role of lord chief justice, which dates back to the 13th century. Carr, 58, was appointed to succeed current Lord Chief Justice Ian Burnett, who is retiring at the end of September.
England Appoints First Female Lord Chief Justice
England Appoints First Female Lord Chief…
England Appoints First Female Lord Chief Justice
Dame Sue Carr Veteran UK lawyer Sue Carr was named Thursday as the first woman to serve as the most senior judge for England and Wales in the role of lord chief justice, which dates back to the 13th century. Carr, 58, was appointed to succeed current Lord Chief Justice Ian Burnett, who is retiring at the end of September.