New Legal Year – Richard Wright KC, Kama Melly KC and Charlotte Worsley KC attend Westminster Abbey.

Monday 3 October 2022 marked the opening of the Legal Year with a Service at Westminster Abbey, conducted by the Dean of Westminster.

Over 700 invited guests were including senior members of the judiciary, King’s Counsel, overseas judges and Law Officers of the Crown were in attendance.

The original ancient tradition of the service dates back to the Middle Ages to reflect judges praying for guidance at the start of the legal term.

The modern service dates back to 1897 which includes hymns, anthems and a lesson read by the Lord Chancellor.

PSQB Head of Chambers and Leader of the North Eastern Circuit, Richard Wright KC, Deputy Head of Chambers Kama Melly KC and Head of Family Team Charlotte Worsley KC attended the prestigious event.