Former High Court Chancery Division judge Sir Peter Winston Smith has retired at the age of 65 years In July 2015, the Judicial Conduct Investigation Office (JCIO) said it was investigating Sir Peter about a matter involving British Airways and his luggage which came to light during Emerald Supplies Ltd v British Airways, a case he was hearing. Last Spring, the JCIO said it was investigating a second linked matter, however, under JCIO rules, all conduct investigations cease immediately on retirement.
03 November 2017
Sir Peter retires
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