President of the Queen's Bench Division

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The President of the Queen's Bench Division is the head of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice. The current President is Sir John Thomas.

Until 2005, the Lord Chief Justice was also the President of the Queen's Bench, but the role was separated under the provisions of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, and Sir Igor Judge became the first President.

List of Presidents of the Queen's Bench Division

• 2005–2008 Sir Igor Judge
• 2008–2011 Sir Anthony May
• 2011– Sir John Thomas

External links

• Judicial Profiles - The President of the Queen's Bench Division