James Munby

English lawyer and judge

James Munby - English lawyer and judge
Born

July 27th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in law. Served as a barrister and was appointed to the High Court in 2002, later becoming the President of the Family Division in 2013. Munby played a significant role in the development of family law, particularly in cases involving children's rights and domestic violence. He is credited with promoting transparency in family court proceedings and advocating for reforms to the legal system. Retired from the High Court in 2018.

Served as President of the Family Division

Authored landmark judgments on family law

Promoted transparency in family courts

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