
James Brooks has been appointed as the Island's new High Bailiff, following the retirement of Jayne Hughes.
Mr Brooks will act as a senior judge of the Courts of Summery Jurisdiction and the Isle of Man's senior Coroner of Inquests.
He was Legal Officer within the Isle of Man courts from 2019, until his appointment as Deputy High Bailiff in 2021.
The official swearing of Mr Brooks will take place following the formal retirement of Jayne Hughes in April 2023.