Counsel Magazine

Retired Circuit Judge, Mota Singh QC, the first Sikh to be appointed a judge, received a knighthood for services to the administration of justice, community relations and to the voluntary sector, in the New Year’s Honours List. Circuit Judge Keith Cutler of Wiltshire and Circuit Judge David Fletcher of Merseyside, were awarded CBEs. Barrister Peter Herbert received an OBE for voluntary service to equality, diversity and human rights. Helen Morris, Crown Advocate, Merseyside and Cheshire, received an MBE.