Stephen F. Brown

Professional career

• New Circuit Judge: A different Stephen Brown has recently been appointed as a Circuit Judge in the UK, effective from 25 September 2023
• Career Path: This Stephen Brown was called to the Bar in 2004 and became a Recorder in 2019 before his recent appointment as a Circuit Judge.
• Appointed Queen's Counsel in 1966 and became a High Court judge in 1975, serving in both the Family Division and the Queen's Bench Division.
• This overview highlights the contributions of both Sir Stephen Brown and the newly appointed Circuit Judge Stephen Brown, showcasing their respective roles within the judiciary

Education

Additional information

• Elevated to the Court of Appeal in 1983 and held the role of President of the Family Division from 1988 to 1999.
• He will serve on the North Eastern Circuit, based at Kingston-Upon-Hull Combined Court.
• Legacy: Sir Stephen was well-respected for his kindness and dedication to the judiciary, and he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for his services to the Family Court System.
• Notably, he delivered a landmark ruling regarding the withdrawal of life support from Tony Bland, a victim of the Hillsborough disaster, which set important precedents in medical ethics and law.