The Inner Temple
Richard Rampton KC, Master of the Bench, sadly died on 23 December 2023, aged 82. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on Thursday 4 January in his memory.
Richard Benson KC, Master of the Bench, sadly died on 4 November 2023, aged 77. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on Wednesday 8 November in his memory. A Memorial Service for Master Benson will take place on Tuesday 16 January at the Temple Church, followed by a reception at the Inn.
Sir Thomas Legg KCB KC, Master of the Bench, sadly died on Saturday 8 October 2023, aged 88. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on Thursday 12 October in his memory. A Memorial Service for Master Legg will take place on Tuesday 6 February at 6pm in Temple Church.
The Rt Hon Sir William Gage, Master of the Bench, sadly died on 13 September 2023, aged 85. The Inn’s flag flew at half-mast on Monday 18 September in his memory.
Raymond Potter CB, Master of the Bench, sadly died on 24 February 2023, aged 89. The Inn’s flag flew at half-mast on Friday 15 September in his memory.
Neville Thomas KC, master of the Bench, sadly died on 24 January 2023, aged 86. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on Monday 16 October in his memory.
Stuart Denney KC, Master of the Bench sadly died on 23 January 2023, aged 63. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on 2 February in his memory.
James Guthrie KC, Master of the Bench sadly died on 26 December 2022, aged 72. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on 11 January in his memory.
Mark George KC, Master of the Bench sadly died on 20 December 2022, aged 70. The Inn’s flag flew at half-mast on 10 January in his memory. A memorial event to celebrate his life took place on 20 April 2023 at the University of Manchester.
The Rt Hon Sir John MacDermott, Master of the Bench, sadly died on Tuesday 13 December 2022, aged 95. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on 13 October 2023 in his memory.
Nicholas Wood, Master of the Bench sadly died on 7 December, aged 79. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on 9 January in his memory.
Dame Clare Marx DBE DL FRCS, Master of the Bench sadly died on 26 November 2023, aged 68. The Inn's flag flew at half-mast on 1 December 2023.
Patrick Maddams Hon FRIBA, former Sub-Treasurer of The Inner Temple, sadly died on 23 October, aged 71. The Inn’s flag flew at half-mast in his memory on 25 October 2022. A Choral Evensong Memorial Service for Master Patrick Maddams took place on 29 March at the Temple Church, followed by a reception at the Inn.
Gray's Inn
None reported.
Lincoln's Inn
Brian Escott Cox KC, Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, died on Sunday 26 November 2023, aged 91.
The Rt Hon Sir Simon Tuckey, Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, died on 8 August 2023, aged 81.
Dr Anthony Watson CBE, Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, died on 6 March 2023, aged 77.
John Brookes, Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, died on 6 February 2023, aged 96. A memorial service took place on 3 March at the Streatham-Croydon Rugby Football Club.
His Honour Paul Batty KC, Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, died on 4 February 2023, aged 69.
Middle Temple
The Rt Hon The Lord Igor Judge, Bencher of Middle Temple, passed away on Tuesday 7 November at the age of 82 years. A thanksgiving service will take place on Thursday 25 January 2024 from 18:00 in Temple Church.
Michael Wood KC, Bencher of Middle Temple, passed away on Wednesday 13 September at the age of 69 years.
HH Anthony Russell KC, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 22 August, aged 72. A funeral service took place on 13 September at Holy Trinity Church, Littleborough.
Sir Patrick Garland, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 6 August, aged 94. A memorial service will be held on 20 September at atHampstead Parish Church.
Sir Roger Buckley, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died in June 2023, aged 84.
Mr Justice Aziz Mushabber Ahmadi, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 2 March, aged 90.
Ian Murphy KC, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 10 March, aged 73.
The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd OM, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 26 February, aged 93.
Benet Alan Hytner KC, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 7 February, aged 95. A memorial service for Master Benet Hytner took place in Temple Church on 20 April 2023.
Anthony Arlidge KC, Treasurer of Middle Temple in 2003, sadly died on 27 January, aged 85.
Admiral of the Fleet The Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on 6 November 2022, aged 79.
His Honour Richard Hone KC, Bencher of Middle Temple, sadly died on Friday 14 October, aged 75.
