Lord Reed

Lord Reed became a Supreme Court justice in February 2012. He became deputy president in June 2018 and then president in January 2020.

A spokesperson for the court said he had made an exceptional contribution to the development and administration of the law, and is held in the highest respect for his legal scholarship, sound judgment and dedication to public service.

Lord Reed has taken the lead in strengthening bilateral ties with foreign supreme courts and jurisdictions, has overseen the court sitting outside London, and has revived the practice of judges from JCPC jurisdictions sitting on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council when it hears appeals.

Speaking as he announced his intention to retire, Lord Reed said: “I have decided that I will retire from the office of president of the Supreme Court on 10 January 2027.

“I will then have served for seven years as president, for 15 years as a judge of the Supreme Court, and for 28 years as a member of the senior judiciary.

“It has been a privilege to serve the citizens of the United Kingdom, and the people of the Privy Council jurisdictions round the world.

“It has also been a pleasure to work with my colleagues on the court, present and past, in developing the law and strengthening the administration of justice.”