Nottingham's outgoing top judge has joked that his 30 years working in the city's legal system has seen him outlast 36 Forest managers. "Hugely respected, fair and courteous" Gregory Dickinson QC made the quip at a ceremony at Nottingham Crown Court to commemorate his retirement.
The room was packed with barristers and staff and a video-link saw some of the countries most respected high court judges log on to wish him well as he bows down from his role. It heard how during that time he has, "led this court with passion, enormous skill and deep dedication to the criminal justice system".
Judge Dickinson said: "For 30 years I have loved the people involved in the justice system here. There's a fantastic spirit and that revolutionary spirit that's always part of Nottingham folk.
