A NEW honorary recorder for the City has been appointed at Salisbury's Law Courts.

His Honour Judge Timothy Mousley KC was given the traditional role by Salisbury City Council on Monday, November 27.

The appointment came following a recommendation from his predecessor, Judge Andrew Barnett, who held the title for the past 13 years.

Judge Mousley has lived in the Salisbury area since 1989. He was called to the Bar in 1979 before taking silk in 2003 and becoming Head of Chambers in 2005.

Following this, in 2013, Judge Mousley was appointed to the Western Circuit Bench and sat as a resident judge at Swindon from 2014 until 2018.

Salisbury Journal: Judge Barnett (right) is handing the role down to Judge Mousley.Judge Barnett (right) is handing the role down to Judge Mousley. (Image: Salisbury City Council)

Judge Mousley began working at Salisbury and Winchester Crown Courts in June 2023.

The role of our honorary recorder is to represent the judiciary at many civic events in the council’s calendar.  The traditional role dates back to medieval times and provides a valuable link between the city and the judiciary.

Mayor of Salisbury Councillor Atiqul Hoque said: “It is a great honour to appoint Judge Mousley to this role.

"We, of course, offer our sincere gratitude to Judge Barnett for his involvement in city life and I look forward to welcoming Judge Mousley to our next civic occasion.”