Jeremy Baker Explained

Sir Jeremy Russell Baker (born 9 February 1958) is a British judge of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. He is styled Mr Justice Jeremy Baker, distinguishing him from Sir Andrew Baker.

Career

Baker was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1979. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996. In 1999, he became a King's Counsel. He was appointed a Recorder in 2000 and a circuit judge in 2010.^[1] On 25 March 2013, he was appointed a Justice of the High Court, and was assigned to the King's Bench Division.^[2] He received the customary knighthood in the 2013 Special Honours.^[3]

Notable cases

• In May 2022, he jailed Imran Ahmad Khan for 18 months after he was convicted of sexual assault of a 15-year old boy. He had been an MP before his conviction.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: His Honour Judge Jeremy Baker . Debrett's People of Today . 18 March 2013.
2. High Court Judge Appointment – Baker . http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130402184115/http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/judicial-appointments/judicial-180313-234 . dead . 2 April 2013 . Ministry of Justice . 18 March 2013 . 18 March 2013 .
3. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/L-60664-1925022 List of Knights Bachelor
4. News: BBC. Imran Ahmad Khan: Ex-MP jailed for sex assault on teenage boy. May 23, 2022.