The Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge (pictured) has today announced two senior judicial appointments.

Lady Justice Hallett has been appointed vice president of the High Court Queen's Bench Division for a period of four years from 3 October 2011.

Her appointment follows the earlier announcement that Lord Justice Thomas, who was formerly the vice president, will take up the role of president of the Queen's Bench Division from the same date.

While Lord Justice Gross has been appointed as deputy senior presiding judge, also from 3 October 2011.