'Shameful' judge admits romping in his chambers but it said it was a 'one

Recorder Paul Kirtley was handed a formal warning for misconduct after he admitted to the 'inappropriate' encounter' which took place with a former partner 15 years ago, who later reported him He found himself on the other side of the gavel

A judge has been sanctioned after he admitted having sex in his judicial chambers. Recorder Paul Kirtley was handed a formal warning for misconduct after he admitted to the 'inappropriate' encounter.' ‌

The judge expressed 'shame' over the incident - which took place with a former partner 15 years ago who later reported him - but apologised for the 'one-off' liaison. ‌

The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) said those who hold positions in the judiciary should avoid situations which might 'expose them to charges of hypocris