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Senior member of an Inn of Court in England and Wales and Ireland
A bencher or Master of the Bench is a senior member of an Inn of Court in England and Wales or the Inns of Court in Northern Ireland, or the Honorable
Bencher
Parliamentarian who neither holds ministerial office nor shadows a minister
In Westminster and other parliamentary systems, a backbencher is a member of parliament (MP) or a legislator who occupies no governmental office and is
Backbencher
Independent or minor party member of a legislature
A crossbencher is a minor party or independent member of some legislatures, such as the Parliament of Australia. In the British House of Lords the term
Crossbencher
Inn of Court in London, England
decided that only Benchers and Governors should have a voice in calling people to the Bar and, by the end of the sixteenth century, Benchers were almost entirely
Lincoln's_Inn
Indian celebrity quiz show
Back Benchers (Class ka Pehla Din) is an Indian celebrity quiz show hosted by film producer and director, Farah Khan. The show debuted on Flipkart Video
Back_Benchers
Martin Bencher (Scandinavia) A/S is a Scandinavian shipping and freight forwarding company, which was founded in the United Kingdom in 1881. Founded in
Martin_Bencher
English barrister and judge (1905–1988)
Court, the first female High Court judge in England, and the first female bencher. Lane was born on 9 August 1905 in Bowden, Cheshire to Edward Alexander
Elizabeth_Lane
Barristers' professional association
honorary benchers are known as "Royal Benchers". The first of these was the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, who was made a Royal Bencher when he opened
Middle_Temple
Professional body incharge of student into Law school of nigeria
The Nigerian Body of Benchers is a professional body concerned with the admission of successful candidates into the Legal Profession at the Nigerian Law
Nigerian_Body_of_Benchers
English barrister (born 1966)
KC (born 10 February 1966) is an English barrister, King's Counsel and Bencher of the Inner Temple who successfully acted for Guardian Care Homes against
Tim_Lord
One of the four Inns of Court in London, England
governing council called "Pension", made up of the Masters of the Bench (or "benchers") and led by the Treasurer, who is elected to serve a one-year term. The
Gray's_Inn
Indian stand-up comedian
received acclaim for its generational humor. This was followed by Back Bencher in 2024, which explored themes of school life and adult regrets. In August
Pranit_More
Head of the Bayelsa State Judiciary
Akpomiemie (2006 – March 2008) Acting Chief Judge Justice Kate Abiri (CON) Life Bencher, DSSRS (2008 – 2023) Chief Judge Justice M. A. Ayemieye (16th Jan 2003
Chief_Judge_of_Bayelsa_State
War, he was an ARP Warden for the Temple and City, and was appointed a bencher in 1947. From 1952 to 1964 he was a Divorce Commissioner. He became Treasurer
List of Queen's Counsel in England and Wales appointed in 1950
List_of_Queen's_Counsel_in_England_and_Wales_appointed_in_1950
2020 Kannada Fantasy Film
Kannada film directed by debutante Raj Pathipati and produced by Back Benchers Motion Picture. The film gets its title from the opening lines of the song
Kaanadante_Maayavadanu
Professional associations for barristers in England and Wales
senior bencher of each Inn is the Treasurer, a position which is held for one year only. Each Inn usually also has at least one royal bencher. Inns may
Inns_of_Court
Type of lawyer
making recommendations to the Benchers. The final decisions on these Memorials are taken by the Benchers. The Benchers also have the exclusive power of
Barrister
British judge
AKC). He was appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge in 2019, and became a bencher at Lincoln's Inn in 2024. "Thompsell, Hon. Sir Nicholas (Peter), (born
Nicholas_Thompsell
Northern Irish professional association
Executive Council has taken on many of the functions formerly exercised by the Benchers of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland, which was established at a meeting
Bar_of_Northern_Ireland
Regulatory body for lawyers in British Columbia, Canada
board of governors known as Benchers, composed of 25 lawyers elected by the registrants of the Law Society, up to six Benchers who are not lawyers and who
Law Society of British Columbia
Law_Society_of_British_Columbia
Indian comedy drama film
Bangalore Mirror. Anandraj, Shilpa (17 July 2024). "Kannada film 'Back Benchers' features 30 youngsters making their debut". The Hindu. SM, Shashiprasad
Back_Bencherz
English legal professional body
council called "Parliament", made up of the Masters of the Bench (or "Benchers"), and led by the Treasurer, who is elected to serve a one-year term. The
Inner_Temple
2002 Indian film
Anita Bora of Rediff.com wrote ″Sur may not be rousing fare for the front-benchers, but it is a worthy attempt at exploring love and jealousy from a fresh
Sur_–_The_Melody_of_Life
Bodurin Daudu, SAN, (born December 27, 1959) is a prominent Nigerian Jurist, Bencher and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Daudu was born on
Joseph_Bodurin_Daudu
2014 Indian film by S. R. Prabhakaran
unadventurous musicality", and noted that "Palaakku" might satisfy the "front-benchers" and masses with its lyrics and "fast beats". Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal was
Idhu_Kathirvelan_Kadhal
15 February 2012 – present The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn Royal Bencher December 2012 – present Royal Voluntary Service President 2018 – present
List of titles and honours of Queen Camilla
List_of_titles_and_honours_of_Queen_Camilla
Retired British judge
Oxford. He was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1974 and became a bencher there in 2002. He was made a QC in 1992, recorder from 2002 to 2004, and
Anthony_Mann_(judge)
2005 Indian film
throughout but only Darshan magic. This film appears to be set for front benchers and Darshan fans". Swamy Film Review at IANS "Swamy Kannada Movie review"
Swamy_(2005_film)
Nigerian lawyer and activist
of Nigeria (equivalent of King's Counsel) and a Senior Life Bencher of the Body of Benchers. He served as President of the Civil Liberties Organisation
Olisa_Agbakoba
Former Malaysian judge, lawyer, and prosecutor (1943–2023)
and unconventional judgments. In 2005, Sri Ram was also appointed as a bencher by the Lincoln's Inn. Sri Ram returned to practice law after his retirement
Gopal_Sri_Ram
British politician and lawyer
November 1925 and called to the bar on 2 July 1930. He became a Master Bencher in 1952 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1954 He had been in active
Dingle_Foot
2002 film by Ram Gopal Varma
interjection". Jyoti Shukla of Rediff.com said "Khallas" is "out and out for front-benchers and breaks the tempo of the movie". Company was released in India on 12
Company_(2002_film)
Scottish barrister, broadcaster, and politician (born 1950)
She was Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford, from 2011 to 2018. A bencher of Gray's Inn, she is an Honorary Writer to the Signet and the recipient
Helena Kennedy, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws
Helena_Kennedy,_Baroness_Kennedy_of_The_Shaws
Nigerian lawyer
of Attorneys-General of the Northern States of Nigeria Member, Body of Benchers Member, Legal Practitioners' Disciplinary Committee Chairperson, Committee
Amina_Sijuwade
Canadian business lawyer and politician
foreign affairs publication Geopolitical Monitor and was an elected member ("Bencher") of the governing body of the Law Society of Ontario (2019-2023). Wright
Nick_Wright_(politician)
English human rights barrister (born 1941)
Gray's Inn in 1967, became Queen's Counsel in 1989 and was elected as a Bencher of Gray's Inn in 2007. He is currently the president of the Haldane Society
Michael_Mansfield
English barrister
Brown CB KC (4 April 1809 – 9 June 1902) was an English barrister and bencher of Middle Temple. He held the positions of both Lent Reader (1869) and
Joseph_Brown_(barrister)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
(IRMT). Starmer became a barrister in 1987 at the Middle Temple, then a bencher in 2009. He served as a legal officer for the campaign group Liberty until
Keir_Starmer
Indian e-commerce company
Dice Media. In October 2019, it announced its first original series Back Benchers, a quiz show hosted by Bollywood film producer and director Farah Khan
Flipkart
British television drama series
secret she finds hard to keep. Catherine Walker is a Conservative front-bencher designated by her party to demolish Ros in debate, but who instead defects
The_Amazing_Mrs_Pritchard
English judge (1631/2–1713)
(1631/2–1713) was an English judge, Recorder of London, an ancient and bencher of Gray's Inn, and a Baron of the Exchequer. Lovell was the son of Benjamin
Salathiel_Lovell
British judge
School. He was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1986, and elected a Bencher in 2010. He was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 2003, a Recorder in 2006
Richard_Snowden,_Lord_Snowden
agent of Connecticut. Jackson was called to the bar in 1744; he became a bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1770 and its treasurer in 1780. He was a teacher of
Richard Jackson (colonial agent)
Richard_Jackson_(colonial_agent)
Indian actor
shades really well. Though his films impressed both critics and front benchers, he did not become a super hero, a sought after actor. He had appeared
Vineeth
Scottish judge (1944–2011)
of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln's Inn in 1992, and an Honorary Bencher of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland in 1998
Alan Rodger, Baron Rodger of Earlsferry
Alan_Rodger,_Baron_Rodger_of_Earlsferry
Nigerian judge
Association Member, International Bar Association Member, Nigerian Body of Benchers Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa retired from active service on her 70th birthday
Zainab_Adamu_Bulkachuwa
Nigerian jurist
adoption by all states in Nigeria. Ishaq Bello was made Life Bencher by the Nigerian Body of Benchers in 2019. Bello has been nominated to be Nigeria's candidate
Ishaq_Bello
Australian politician (born 1980)
quickly flagged by political commentator Peter van Onselen as a future front bencher. O'Neil is a member of the Labor Right faction. From 2013 to 2016, she
Clare_O'Neil
Australian politician
September 2025, in a Cabinet reshuffle owing to the resignation of two front benchers, he was once again appointed Treasurer. He retains the portfolio of energy
Tom_Koutsantonis
British High Court judge
Chambers specialising in shipping and international trade. She became a bencher in 2004 and was appointed as Vice Treasurer at the Inn from 2024 before
Geraldine_Andrews
Hong Kong judge and head of the judiciary
being a good administrator of the High Court. He was elected an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 2017. On 21 March 2018, the Judiciary announced his
Andrew_Cheung
British politician
financial planning within marital contexts. Jessica Harrington was elected as Bencher to the Hon Society of the Middle Temple in 2018. "No. 59418". The London
Jessica_Lee
British politician (1939–2015)
Country Date Organisation Position United Kingdom 1960 Cambridge Union President United Kingdom 1983 – 21 January 2015 Inner Temple Bencher
Leon_Brittan
Sierra Leonean Legal Luminary (1946–2016)
Member of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (1989-1999). A founding Bencher and Tutor, Jenkins-Johnston taught Professional Practice and Ethics at
James_Blyden_Jenkins-Johnston
Former judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales (born 1949)
Gloster was called to the bar by the Inner Temple in 1971, and became a bencher there in 1992. She was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1989, and went on to
Elizabeth_Gloster
Nigerian academic and lawyer
elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2015 and appointed a Bencher. He was appointed to the National Judicial Council in 2017. Banire was
Muiz_Banire
Nigerian lawyer and academic (born 1954)
relieved of the position in 2024 . He is a recognized member of the Body of Benchers. In 2010, he became a board member of the International Association of
Tahir_Mamman
Church of England bishop (1936–2026)
of Ceinewydd in the County of Dyfed on 30 June 2006. He sat as a cross-bencher. On 4 August 2006, he was appointed to the Court of Ecclesiastical Causes
Richard Harries, Baron Harries of Pentregarth
Richard_Harries,_Baron_Harries_of_Pentregarth
Indian actor
Abdul Hassan 2017 Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye Suryakant Gujarati film 2018 Back Bencher Principal Gujarati film 2019 Baap Re Baap Purushottam (The Baap) Gujarati
Rajeev_Mehta
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom David Cameron, honorary Bencher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Shami Chakrabarti, Director
List of members of the Middle Temple
List_of_members_of_the_Middle_Temple
English army officer (1610–1678)
married Martha Hawtrey (died 1718), leaving: John Booth KC (1669–1722), Bencher Middle Temple, married Elizabeth Proger (died 1707), eldest daughter and
Sir_John_Booth
Scottish countess in her own right
hereditary peers to sit in the Lords was abolished. She sat as a cross-bencher, and was concerned with social justice. She lived in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Barbara Abney-Hastings, 13th Countess of Loudoun
Barbara_Abney-Hastings,_13th_Countess_of_Loudoun
Person responsible for running the treasury of an organization
the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales, the bencher or master of the bench who heads the inn for that year holds the title
Treasurer
the Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (1919–24). He became a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1955. He published The Law Relating to the Architect
List of Queen's Counsel in England and Wales appointed in 1952
List_of_Queen's_Counsel_in_England_and_Wales_appointed_in_1952
Extinct barony in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
to the special remainder by his daughter Rosemary. She sat as a cross-bencher in the House of Lords. The barony became extinct on her death without issue
Baron_Portal_of_Hungerford
British Columbia cabinet minister
swearing into office. The attorney general also serves as an ex officio bencher of the Law Society of British Columbia. A separate cabinet position, the
Attorney General of British Columbia
Attorney_General_of_British_Columbia
British High Court judge (born 1952)
the largest case of financial fraud in history. In 2004, he was made a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn. He retired on October 1, 2020. He married Elizabeth Pentecost
Nigel_Teare
Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015
than a Parliamentary vote should settle the issue. As an Opposition front bencher in 2008, Abbott wrote: "The love and commitment between two people of the
Tony_Abbott
English agricultural pioneer (1674–1741)
member of Staple Inn and was called to the bar on 11 December 1693 by the benchers of Gray's Inn. Tull married Susanna, daughter of John Smith, of Burton
Jethro_Tull_(agriculturist)
British diplomat and international lawyer
to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 1984 to 1987. He became a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1985. He took silk as Queen's Counsel in 1987. He was
John_Freeland
British jurist and life peer (born 1964)
the Investigatory Powers Tribunal from 2014 to 2016. Carr is a governing bencher of the Inner Temple. Carr was appointed to the Court of Appeal on 21 April
Sue Carr, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill
Sue_Carr,_Baroness_Carr_of_Walton-on-the-Hill
French politician and lawyer (1790–1868)
Baron Brougham and Vaux in 1865, a banquet was given in his honour by the benchers of the Temple and of Lincoln's Inn. In November 1868, he left Paris of
Pierre-Antoine_Berryer
British Liberal Democrat politician
and returned to the back benches, making his first appearance as back-bencher on 10 October 2013 during the business statement in which The Leader of
David_Heath_(politician)
Canadian legal firm
brother’s as an organizer and bagman for the Liberal Party. They both became benchers of the law society in 1871. In 1872, Edward resigned as premier to devote
Blake,_Cassels_&_Graydon
Nigerian jurist, Bencher and president of the Nigerian Bar Association. He was Previously the Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers. Chief Idowu was
Idowu_Sofola
Historic Portuguese gold coin
line: "My Lady has moidores and diamonds". In Charles Lamb's "The Old Benchers of the Inner Temple", one of his Essays of Elia (1823), the author says
Moidore
Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II (born 1961)
(FKC), an Honorary Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and an Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple. An Army Scholar, Geidt enlisted in the Scots Guards and
Christopher Geidt, Baron Geidt
Christopher_Geidt,_Baron_Geidt
2015 Indian film by Surender Reddy
Teja film with his mass dialogues and action, which attracts the front benchers". Sify gave the film a rating of two-and-three-quarter out of five and
Kick_2
Wife of Winston Churchill and life peer (1885–1977)
Spencer-Churchill, of Chartwell in the County of Kent. She sat as a cross-bencher, but her growing deafness precluded her taking a regular part in parliamentary
Clementine_Churchill
British Indian judge
back benches until he took silk on 28 February 1850. He was elected a bencher of the Inner Temple that same year. Peacock had a number of pupils, including
Barnes_Peacock
Nigerian lawyer (born 1941)
bodies in Nigeria. Hairat Balogun is a Life-Bencher and was the first female Chairman of the Body of Benchers. She was also the first female member of the
Hairat_Balogun
Welsh politician (born 1976)
p. 8. Retrieved 4 December 2024 – via Nexis. "Bourne names his front benchers". Wales Online. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2024. Davies, Daniel (20
Darren_Millar
British Judge
Court Judge of the Chancery division until 2019. In 2009, he became a Bencher for Lincoln's Inn. Trower was appointed a High Court judge in 2019, assigned
William_Trower
Irish judge and barrister (born 1938)
Supreme Court in 1990, directly from the bar. He was later elected as a bencher of the King's Inns. He retired from the Supreme in 1999, following the
Hugh_O'Flaherty_(judge)
German socialist political party
the party's vote sank back to 4.0%, and was able to seat only two back-benchers elected directly from their districts, Petra Pau and Gesine Lötzsch. After
Party of Democratic Socialism (Germany)
Party_of_Democratic_Socialism_(Germany)
Noble title in the Peerage of England
Lords after the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, and sat as a cross-bencher. The twelfth and current Earl succeeded his father in 2025. Lord Sandwich
Earl_of_Sandwich
British/French lawyer, legal academic and author (born 1960)
Chambers and was appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) in 2003. Sands was elected a Bencher of Middle Temple in 2009. He joined 11 King's Bench Walk on 1 October 2022
Philippe_Sands
English barrister and son of Charles Dickens (1849–1933)
bar, and in 1892 he was appointed Queen's Counsel. In 1899, he became a bencher of the Inner Temple. Sir Henry's best recalled case was his defence of
Henry_Fielding_Dickens
Government of the United Kingdom (2010–2015)
resolved disputes between the two parties. While the government's front benchers sat together in the House of Commons and the two parties acted as a bloc
Cameron–Clegg_coalition
Senior lawyer in some Commonwealth realms
lawyer from outside the metropolitan area of St John's, one is to be a bencher, and one is to be a lawyer with less than ten years at the bar. The appointments
King's_Counsel
English actor (born 1961)
in the 2003 Birthday Honours 2005 – Hon DLitt (Warwick) 2010 – Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple 2010 – Hon DUniv (Open University) 2011 – Honorary Freedom
Simon_Russell_Beale
Irish politician (1851–1931)
year he was called to the English bar, and in February 1902 was elected a Bencher of Gray's Inn. Campbell became Solicitor-General for Ireland in 1901, and
James Campbell, 1st Baron Glenavy
James_Campbell,_1st_Baron_Glenavy
English barrister, judge (1890–1954)
in 1936, was appointed Recorder of Salisbury in 1937, and was elected bencher of the Inner Temple in 1939. He was elected to the Liberal Party Council
Cyril Asquith, Baron Asquith of Bishopstone
Cyril_Asquith,_Baron_Asquith_of_Bishopstone
British Baroness (born 1955)
2004, initially sitting as a Liberal Democrat but latterly as a cross-bencher. She served the House of Lords on many committees, including as its Chairman
Kishwer Falkner, Baroness Falkner of Margravine
Kishwer_Falkner,_Baroness_Falkner_of_Margravine
Welsh Conservatives frontbench team (1999–2007)
Institute of Welsh Affairs. p. 3. ISBN 1-904773-16-8. "Bourne names his front benchers". Wales Online. 5 June 2007. Retrieved 5 June 2024. Shipton, Martin (5
Frontbench Team of Nick Bourne
Frontbench_Team_of_Nick_Bourne
Nigerian politician (born 1966)
Ebele Jonathan GCFR. As attorney general, he was a member of the Body of Benchers, a member of the Council of Legal Education and vice chairman of the State
Henry_Seriake_Dickson
their celebrations were tempered by the resignation of Conservative front bencher Crispin Blunt, who described the party leader, Iain Duncan Smith as a "handicap"
2003 United Kingdom local elections
2003_United_Kingdom_local_elections
paid member of the judicial committee on 4 April 1856. He was elected a bencher of the Middle Temple on 8 May 1856, and became treasurer of his inn on
Lawrence_Peel
Indian actress (born 1995)
The film was released on 18 March 2016. She also had a Hindi film, Last Benchers (2014). Ahmed, Zubair (21 January 2009). "Slumdog actors show Mumbai's
Tanvi_Ganesh_Lonkar
Last Labour Party election to the Shadow Cabinet, occurring in 2010
Rose, Gareth (18 May 2010). "Alistair Darling to quit as Labour front-bencher". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 September 2010. "Labour MPs to elect shadow
2010 Labour Party Shadow Cabinet election
2010_Labour_Party_Shadow_Cabinet_election
BENCHER
BENCHER
BENCHER
BENCHER
Boy/Male
Muslim
Advisor
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Lotus; Nectar
Boy/Male
Sikh
One with the knowledge of the truth, Lord Brahma
Girl/Female
Biblical American English Hebrew
Weary, tired.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Clove
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian
Divine Gift
Boy/Male
Hindu
(Brother of amavasu and vivasu)
Boy/Male
African, American, Australian, Biblical, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Obeys; God has Listen; Listening Intently; To be Heard; He who has Heard
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Danish, Finnish, German, Swedish, Turkish
Faithful; Truthful; Rival; Laborious; Eager; Confident
Girl/Female
Tamil
Modesty, Politeness
BENCHER
BENCHER
BENCHER
BENCHER
BENCHER
n.
One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.
n.
A member of a court or council.
n.
One of the senior and governing members of an Inn of Court.
v. t.
To deprive (a bencher) of his privileges.
n.
An alderman of a corporation.