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Victoria Sharp

b. 1956

British judge

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About Victoria Sharp

Born 1956. Victoria Sharp is a British judge and lawyer.

Dame Victoria Madeleine Sharp, (born 8 February 1956) is a British judge. She has been the President of the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice since 2019.

Early life and education

She is the daughter of The Lord Sharp of Grimsdyke. Her twin brother is Richard Sharp, a former Goldman Sachs banker, and former Chairman of the BBC. She is of Jewish faith. She was educated at North London Collegiate School and the University of Bristol.

Career

Sharp was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple in 1979 and joined 1 Brick Court in 1982, mainly practising in defamation and media law. She became a Recorder in 1998, and a QC in 2001.

She was Presiding Judge of the Western Circuit from 2012 to 2013, and was appointed a Lady Justice of Appeal in 2013. She became Vice-President of the Queen's Bench Division on 1 January 2016, succeeding Sir Nigel Davis. She became President of the Queen's Bench Division from 23 June 2019 succeeding Sir Brian Leveson.

On 14 January 2026, it was announced that she will be retiring from her role as President of the King's Bench Division and as a judge in October 2026.

On 13 February 2026, Sharp ruled in favour of the Palestine Action ban being considered unlawful.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Bristol, North London Collegiate School
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Awards
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Dame Victoria Madeleine Sharp

People in Victoria Sharp's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Victoria Sharp?

British judge

When was Victoria Sharp born?

Victoria Sharp was born on 8 February 1956.

What is Victoria Sharp's occupation?

Victoria Sharp is a judge and lawyer.

What nationality is Victoria Sharp?

Victoria Sharp is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victoria Sharp

· Wikidata: Q16187309

· DBpedia: Victoria Sharp

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