Court of Appeal judge Justice Grant Hammond will be the next president of the Law Commission. One of Justice Hammond's first tasks will be to oversee review of rules around so-called "Wild West" new media, ordered by Justice Minister S
Court of Appeal judge Justice Grant Hammond will be the next president of the Law Commission.
One of Justice Hammond's first tasks will be to oversee review of rules around so-called "Wild West" new media, ordered by Justice Minister Simon Power in teh wake of the Whaleoil name suppression case.
“I’m pleased that such a distinguished judge and lawyer is set to lead the commission,” the Minister Responsible for the Law Commission, Simon Power, said today.
Justice Hammond will begin his term on 1 December and replaces Sir Geoffrey Palmer who is standing down as president after five years.
"Justice Hammond's experience will stand the commission in good stead as it refocuses its priorities on black letter law.”
Mr Power also announced the appointment of law professor Geoffrey McLay as a member of the commission for a term of five years, beginning 1 December.
“Professor McLay’s diverse areas of legal expertise will make him a valuable addition to the commission and its wide-ranging work programme.”
