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Immigration and Asylum Judge Sarah Pinder has come under scrutiny for her contributions to Free Movement, a website widely regarded as advocating for open borders, and her history of controversial rulings in immigration cases.

The Daily Mail published an article Immigration judge behind series of controversial rulings contributed dozens of articles to ‘open borders’ website on the 27th February 2025.

GB News published on the same day Immigration judge behind controversial rulings wrote articles for pro-open borders website: ‘Truly abhorrent’.

Immigration judge wrote for pro-open borders website was published by The Telegraph.

Judge Pinder’s past writings and judicial decisions have quite rightly raised questions about the impartiality of the UK’s immigration and asylum judiciary and its alignment with public sentiment on border control.

Biography of Judge Sarah Pinder

Sarah Pinder is an immigration judge whose career trajectory has placed her at the center of contentious legal and political discussions. Before ascending to the bench she practised in immigration and asylum law as a senior caseworker for a not-for-profit organisation in South London.

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Judge Pinder established herself as an immigration barrister at Goldsmith Chambers, a prominent legal practice in London known for its work in human rights and immigration law. Her tenure as a barrister honed her expertise in navigating the complexities of the UK’s immigration system, a foundation that later informed her judicial role.

Sarah practises in the fields of immigration law with some family law (children).  She has been recommended as a Leading Junior barrister (Band 4) in immigration by the Legal 500 2017 edition, whose ‘standout qualities are how approachable, level-headed, smart and patient she is.’  

Sarah was first listed in the 2014 edition as a “real rising star”. Prior to joining the Bar, Sarah practised in immigration and asylum law as a senior caseworker in a not-for-profit organisation in South London. This has given her the advantage of experience in preparing cases before they reach appeal stage, which she has pooled with her wealth of experience in court hearings as a barrister.

Sarah is committed to publicly funded work and ensuring access to justice for those most vulnerable. She is naturally friendly and approachable as well as meticulous and creative in her approach to cases.

Sarah Pinder – Border Criminologies – University of Oxford

While specific details about her early life, education, and personal background remain limited in public records, her professional journey reflects a deep engagement with immigration policy and practice. Pinder’s transition from barrister to judge positioned her to adjudicate some of the most challenging and high-profile immigration cases in the UK, a role she has fulfilled with decisions that have often defied conventional expectations.

The King has appointed Sarah Pinder to be a salaried Judge of the Upper Tribunal on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Keith Lindblom.        

The Senior President of Tribunals has assigned her to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber with effect from 2 September 2024.

Sarah Pinder will be known as Upper Tribunal Judge Pinder. She was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 2006. She was appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber in 2019, and as a Deputy District Judge in 2022. 

Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber Appointment: Pinder

Judge Pinder is shown on the Upper Tribunal Judges published on the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary website.

Judge Pinder

Immigration & Asylum

Human Rights Lawyers Association / Immigration Law Practitioners Association / Bar Human Rights Committee

Judge Pinder Memberships – Legal 500

Contributions to Free Movement

Judge Pinder’s association with Free Movement, a publication dedicated to immigration law and policy, has drawn significant attention. The Daily Mail highlights that she authored dozens of articles for the site, including one notable piece where she described immigration detention centres as “abhorrent” This stance aligns with Free Movement’s broader editorial line, which critics argue promotes a liberal, open-borders agenda. Her writings suggest a philosophical opposition to stringent immigration enforcement, a perspective that appears to have carried over into her judicial rulings.

Free Movement is known for providing legal analysis and commentary that often challenges government policies on deportation and detention. Pinder’s contributions to the platform indicate a pre-judicial career marked by advocacy, raising questions about whether her past writings reflect a bias that influences her current role on the bench.

Controversial Rulings Stir Backlash

Judge Pinder’s judicial record includes several decisions that have ignited public and political backlash. One notable case involved her ruling to allow a Jamaican drug dealer to remain in the UK. The individual, facing deportation, argued that his removal would be “unduly harsh” on his children, one of whom was transgender. Pinder dismissed the government’s appeal, prioritizing the emotional needs of the children over the Home Office’s push for deportation. Critics, including Tory justice spokesman Robert Jenrick, have pointed to this ruling as evidence of a judiciary out of step with public expectations for robust immigration enforcement.

Another controversial decision saw Pinder block the deportation of a gay Zimbabwean paedophile, citing the “hostility” he would face in his home country. This ruling further fuelled accusations that Pinder’s judicial philosophy leans toward leniency and human rights considerations over criminal accountability and border security.

Political and Public Reaction

The overlap between Judge Pinder’s writings and her judicial outcomes has not gone unnoticed. Robert Jenrick, in his critique, emphasised the expectation that “judges are trusted to park their political beliefs at the door” He argued that when “a judge’s open borders political views seamlessly overlap with their expansionist judicial decisions, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that they have been compromised” This sentiment reflects a broader frustration among conservative voices who see the judiciary as an obstacle to stricter immigration policies.

Public discourse, as reflected on social media posts, echoes this discontent. Users have labelled Pinder an “activist judge” unfit for her role, with some calling for systemic reform to address perceived liberal biases within the judiciary. The media articles amplifies these concerns, framing Pinder’s actions as part of a larger narrative of judicial overreach in immigration matters.

Implications for the Judiciary

The case of Judge Sarah Pinder underscores a tension at the heart of the UK’s legal system: the balance between judicial independence and public accountability. Her bio—from barrister to judge—illustrates a career steeped in immigration law, yet her alignment with Free Movement and her rulings suggest a consistent ideological thread that critics argue undermines impartiality.

Defenders might counter that her decisions reflect a commitment to human rights, a cornerstone of British law, rather than political activism.

The three key values which are central to the role of judicial office holders (JOHs) in England and Wales are:
• Independence
• Impartiality
• Integrity

The controversy surrounding Pinder shows no signs of abating. Her story raises broader questions about how judges’ personal beliefs shape their rulings and whether the UK’s immigration judiciary can maintain public trust amid polarizing debates over borders and sovereignty.

“Publicity is the very soul of justice. . . . It keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial….Where there is no publicity there is no justice”

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Image of Upper Tribunal Judge Pinder : The Telegraph

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His Honour Judge Andrew Gwyn Menary is a Circuit Judge and the Recorder of Liverpool. He is the most senior judge at Liverpool Crown Court.

HHJ Menary was a judge involved in the trial and sentencing of the Southport rioters.

Paul Doyle who drove into a crowd at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade on the 26th May 2025 was today (16th December 2025) sentenced by His Honour Judge Andrew Menary KC to 21 years and six months in prison.

Former footballer Joey Barton was handed a suspended sentence, at Liverpool Crown Court on the 8th December 2025, by His Honour Judge Andrew Menary KC for social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

His Honour Menary presided over the Pre Trial Plea Hearing on the 13th February 2025 of the two brothers accused of seriously assaulting GMP officers at Manchester Airport.

Mr Amaaz denied two counts of causing actual bodily harm; one count of assaulting an emergency worker; and one of common assault.

Muhammad Amaad, 25, also from Rochdale, pleaded not guilty to one count of causing actual bodily harm.

They were granted BAIL by Judge Menary until the trial held by HHJ Flewitt…….Man guilty of airport attack on police officers

Brothers accused of seriously assaulting GMP officers at Manchester Airport appear at Liverpool Crown Court today for PTPH. pic.twitter.com/dnWVPdSJzn

— Magistrates' Blog (@MagistratesBlog) February 13, 2025

HHJ Menary claims to be a Christian in an article Hope at Christmas published on the judiciary website on the 21st December 2023.

In a BBC news article Judge tells of ‘unpleasant threats’ after riot sentencing, HHJ Menary is quoted as saying “There have been some twits online who have posted all sorts of daft things about me“

Twits is surprising and unbecoming language from an honourable judge such as HHJ Menary.

His Honour Judge Menary, may therefore wish as a Christian, to read and reflect on Matthew 7:1-3

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged…For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you….Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”

The judiciary, including Judge Menary, are quite rightly not immune to public criticism and comment. The rule of law applies to everyone and no one is above the law.

Criticising judges, was historically considered a form of contempt of court in England and Wales.

“Scandalising the judiciary (also referred to as scandalising the court or scandalising judges) is abolished as a form of contempt of court under the common law of England and Wales.”

Crime and Courts Act 2013 Section 33

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His Honour Judge Menary KC Bio

Andrew Gwyn Menary, KC born in March 1959, was appointed a circuit judge, assigned to the Midland Circuit, based at Birmingham Crown Court, with effect from July 18, 2013. Judge Menary, at the time 54, was called to the Bar in 1982 and took silk in 2003. He was appointed as a recorder in 2002.

HHJ Menary is shown on the List of Circuit Judges published on the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary website.

His Honour Judge Manary KC

North West

01-07-2013

Circuit	Court	Judges	Date of appointment
North West	Liverpool Combined Court Centre	His Honour Judge Menary KC	09-04-19

His Honour Judge Menary is a Circuit Judge.

HHJ Menary is shown on the Resident Judges list published on the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary website.

Andrew Menary is listed at Companies House with 5 appointments.

The three key values which are central to the role of judicial office holders (JOHs) in England and Wales are:
• Independence
• Impartiality
• Integrity

Authorisation to sit as a High Court Judge

HHJ Menary may be authorised to sit as a High Court Judge by s9(1) of the Senior Courts Act as amended by the Crime and Courts Act 2013.

According to CRIMINAL PRACTICE DIRECTIONS 2015 DIVISION XII His Honour Judge Menary should be addressed as “My Lord” in court.

Modes of Address B.1 – The following judges, when sitting in court, should be addressed as ‘My Lord’ or ‘My Lady’

(b) any Circuit Judge sitting as a judge of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) or the High Court under section 9(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981;
(d) any Senior Circuit Judge who is an Honorary Recorder.

Description B.3 – In cause lists, forms and orders members of the judiciary should be described as follows:

(a) Circuit Judges, as ‘His [or Her] Honour Judge A’. When the judge is sitting as a judge of the High Court under section 9(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, the words ‘sitting as a judge of the High Court’ should be added;

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Image of HHJ Menary : Liverpool Echo

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Mr Justice Goose is a British High Court judge in the King’s Bench Division. Sir Julian Nicholas Goose is known as The Honourable Mr Justice Goose and should be addressed in court as “My Lord”.

Mr Justice Julian Nicholas Goose, a respected figure in the British judiciary, has made significant contributions to the legal system through his roles as a High Court judge, a senior circuit judge, and the Presiding Judge of the Northern Circuit. Born on the 26th July 26 1961, Judge Goose’s legal career spans several decades, marked by landmark cases and judicial advancements.

Early Life and Education

Julian Goose was educated at the prestigious Birkdale and Silverdale Schools. He pursued his legal education at the University of Leeds, where he earned an LLB. His early exposure to the rigors of legal study set the foundation for his future career in law. After completing his education, Goose was called to the bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1984, a significant step that would lead him through various roles in the legal profession.

Legal Career

• Recorder and Silk: Goose began his judicial career as a recorder in 1998, a position he held until 2013. He took silk in 2002, becoming a Queen’s Counsel, which is a testament to his expertise in law. His tenure as head of chambers at Zenith Chambers from 2004 to 2013 further underscored his leadership and legal acumen.
• Circuit Judge: From 2013 to 2017, Goose served as a senior circuit judge and resident judge at Sheffield Combined Court Centre. During this period, he was also the honorary recorder of Sheffield, roles that involved extensive case management and judicial decision-making at the circuit level.
• High Court Judge: In October 2017, Goose was appointed to the High Court, specifically assigned to the King’s Bench Division. This appointment came with the traditional knighthood, and he became known as The Honourable Mr Justice Goose. His work in the High Court has included some of the most high-profile criminal cases in the UK.
• Presiding Judge: From January 2022, he has served as the Presiding Judge of the Northern Circuit, a role where he oversees judicial operations and ensures the effective administration of justice across the region. This position reflects his deep commitment to the justice system and his leadership within it.

Notable Cases

Mr Justice Goose has presided over several notable cases including:

• Axel Rudakubana was sentenced on the 23rd Jan 2025 for the murder of three girls in Southport last July, and the attempted murder of 10 other people. “These proceedings are being conducted under my control Mr Rudakubana – do you understand? Not yours!”.
  Axel Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years and told it was “highly likely” he will never be released.

Mr Justice Goose Sentencing Error
“The purpose of this hearing is to correct a technical error….I’m satisfied to amend the sentence to detention under His Majesty’s pleasure” – Mr Justice Goose on the 4th Feb 2025.

• Ashley Dale’s Killers: In a case that garnered significant media attention, Mr Justice Goose sentenced four men convicted of murdering Ashley Dale. His sentences were broadcast, highlighting his role in delivering justice in complex and emotionally charged cases.

• Graham Mansfield: In a heart-wrenching scenario involving a failed suicide pact, Mr Justice Goose handed down a suspended sentence to Graham Mansfield for manslaughter. His judgement was based on compassionate legal interpretation, reflecting the complexities of human behaviour and law.
• Other Significant Trials: Mr Justice Goose has also dealt with cases involving drug-related murders and other serious crimes, demonstrating his ability to navigate legal nuances with a fair and balanced approach.

Contributions to the Law

Beyond his judicial duties, Mr Justice Goose was a member of the Sentencing Council from 2014 to 2020. This role allowed him to influence sentencing policies and practices, contributing to a more uniform and fair judicial system in England and Wales.

Personal Life

Married to Susan Bulmer since 1987, Mr Justice Goose is a father to two sons and one daughter, balancing his personal life with his demanding judicial career.

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