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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Angus McCullough KC | Committee Chairman of | ||
| Mrs Karen Reid | Vice-Chair of | ||
| Mr Stuart Alford KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Miss Claire Davies KC | Committee Member of | ||
| The Rt Hon Lord Justice Peter Fraser KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Ms Eleena Misra KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Miss Adrienne Page KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Mr Michael Jones KC | Co-Opted Committee Member of | ||
| Rachel Langdale KC | Ex Officio Committee Member of | ||
| Mr Nicholas Allen KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Ms Alison Pople KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Mr Vikram Sachdeva KC | Committee Member of | ||
| Ms Sonali Naik KC | Co-Opted Committee Member of | ||
| The Rt Hon Lord Patrick Hodge | Ex Officio Committee Member of | ||
| Mr Bernard Richmond KC | Ex Officio Committee Member of | ||
| Sir Christopher Ghika KCVO CBE | Officer of the Inn of | ||
| Mr Timothy Storrie KC | Co-Opted Committee Member of | ||
| Her Honour Judge Khatun Sapnara | Co-Opted Committee Member of | ||
| Mr Oliver Muncey | Member of Staff of | ||
| Ms Lauren McHardy | Secretary of |