Bradford councillors last night formally approved Judge Roger Thomas QC as the new Honorary Recorder of Bradford.
His appointment follows the retirement of Judge James Stewart QC, and is subject to the approval of the senior presiding Judge for England and Wales.
A ceremony will now be held to mark the appointment.
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