Judge Ian Pringle, has been confirmed as the new Honorary Recorder for Oxford.
He was confirmed as the replacement for Judge Gordon Risius, who is retiring, at a full meeting of Oxford City Council on Monday.
Judge Pringle has been appointed as the resident judge at Oxford Crown Court by the Lord Chancellor, meaning he will become Honorary Recorder.
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