BSAC

This Committee is responsible for inviting nominations for prospective candidates for election to the Bench.  It keeps under review and advises Parliament on the number of Masters of the Bench to be elected annually and the criteria on which candidates are nominated for consideration (e.g. distinction, contribution to the profession and contribution to the Inn). 

The Committee also considers proposals for the election of Honorary Masters.  These are individuals who have not been Called to the Bar by Middle Temple, but who are distinguished in their profession and will make a contribution either by association or involvement in the life of the Inn. 

For any enquiries relating to the Committee, please contact Lauren McHardy at l.mchardy@middletemple.org.uk or on 020 7427 4868. 

 

Committee members

Name Position Capacity Start Date
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Jonathan Baker Committee Chairman of
Mr Tom Little KC Vice-Chair of
Miss Elaine Banton Committee Member of
Mr Mark Fraser Committee Member of Hall Committee Rep
Mr Michael Jones KC Committee Member of
Mr Angus McCullough KC Committee Member of
Mr Richard Wilmot-Smith KC Committee Member of
Mr Nicholas Allen KC Committee Member of
Mr Andreas Dakoutros Committee Member of Hall Committee Rep
Ms Alison Pople KC Committee Member of
Miss Karen Reid Committee Member of
Mr Vikram Sachdeva KC Committee Member of
Her Honour Judge Khatun Sapnara Co-Opted Committee Member of
Mr Timothy Storrie KC Co-Opted Committee Member of
Miss Sonali Naik KC Co-Opted Committee Member of
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall DBE Ex Officio Committee Member of
Mr Bernard Richmond KC Ex Officio Committee Member of
The Rt Hon Lord Patrick Hodge Ex Officio Committee Member of
Sir Christopher Ghika KCVO CBE Officer of the Inn of
Mr Oliver Muncey Member of Staff of
Ms Lauren McHardy Secretary of