New judicial appointments
Two new appointees have been named as Supreme Court judges.
The appointees are Lord Reed, a Scottish appeal judge and expert in human rights law, and Lord Justice Carnwath, former chairman of the Law Commission.
The new appointments arise due to the death of Lord Rodger in June 2011 and the retirement of Lord Brown in April 2012.
The legal and general press, whilst welcoming these 2 esteemed men to the highest court, have pointed out that despite strong statements and indications that more women are needed at the higher echelons of the Judiciary, this has not happened.