The Latest Breaking News from JCIO

‘Rushing’ judge caught speeding to court three times vows to use bus instead

The judge apologised and said he was ‘embarrassed’ by his conduct

The Independent UK · Sep 25

UK Judge Retired Before He Could Be Removed Over Touching Female Staff and 'Sexualised Behaviour'

Christopher Gaskell resigned while under investigation, but a JCIO inquiry found he had engaged in unwanted sexual conduct towards female staff and would have been dismissed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Magistrate who took knife to court is disciplined

Agboola Obanubi faced misconduct proceedings over the incident

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Judge apologises for machete ‘sugar plantation owner’ question to defendant

A judge found that Leo Pyle’s comment was ill-judged and contrary to judicial guidance

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Judge who had sex with partner in Chambers admits 'shame'

Recorder Kirtley faced disciplinary proceedings after he was reported by his former partner

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

London magistrate spared the sack for sharing 'offensive' views on homosexuality

Dr Charles Jumbo made colleagues feel ‘uncomfortable’ when he made the comments privately during a discussion in the court retiring room

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Reform candidate reprimanded for using status as a magistrate to influence colleagues

Sarah Pochin’s ‘behaviour fell below the standards expected of a magistrate’, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Magistrate given warning for ‘trolley dolly’ remark

Michael Barnes JP caused a fellow magistrate ’emotional harm’ by making the comment, a Judicial Conduct Investigations Office heard.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Sweary magistrate issued warning after telling witness to get out of court

The witness was left feeling ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by the incident

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Foul-mouthed magistrate reprimanded after telling witness to get out of court

Jonathan Dannatt JP said ‘this is shit’ after the bench delivered its verdict in a case.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024