Joel Bennathan

Sir Joel Nathan Bennathan, styled Mr Justice Bennathan, is a British High Court judge.[2][3][4]

The Honourable
Mr Justice Bennathan
Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
Justice of the High Court
Assumed office
11 January 2022
Appointed byElizabeth II
Personal details
Born (1961-07-15) 15 July 1961[1]
NationalityBritish
Alma materQueen Mary College

Attending Queen Mary College, Bennathan was the first lawyer in his family. He would later be called to the Bar in 1985 by Middle Temple.[5] He was appointed King's Counsel in 2006 by the then monarch Elizabeth II. Before becoming a Judge, Bennathan worked in Doughty Street Chambers.[4] He worked as a defence barrister, specialising in criminal law and up until his appointment undertook a number of high profile cases.[6][7]

He was appointed as a Recorder in 2009 to the South Eastern Circuit.[5][8]

Bennathan is a guest lecturer at London South Bank University for their Law Degree Course.[9]

In January 2019 Bennathan was shortlisted for the 'Crime Silk of The Year' award.[8]

In December 2021, Queen Elizabeth II approved his appointment as Justice of the High Court. He assumed his position on the 11th of January 2022[10] and was assigned to the King's Bench Division.[11] He received his customary Knighthood in July 2023, at Windsor Castle.[12]

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  12. "CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD | Honours and Awards | The Gazette". London Gazette. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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