The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of seven individuals to serve on the Civil Justice Council (CJC) for a three‑year term beginning 23 January 2026. The new members are Andrew Brookes (housing), Naomi Creutzfeldt (academic), Frances Harrison (consumer), Owain James (Welsh representative), Jane Portas (insurance), Tim Sawyer (small‑and‑medium‑enterprise), and Nigel Teasdale (solicitor). The CJC, established under the Civil Procedure Act 1997, advises the judiciary, government and rule‑makers on reform, accessibility, fairness and efficiency of the civil justice system. Appointments are made by the Secretary of State for Justice and overseen by the Commissioner for Public Appointments in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
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