February 21, 2026

Steven Ball’s latest Counsel Magazine interview offers a compelling look at Judge Martyn Levett DL- reflecting on his term as Resident Judge of Ipswich, his leadership through COVID and his strong defence of the jury system.
Called by Middle Temple in 1978, Martyn Levett DL spent 37 years at the Bar playing a defining role in the evolution of Red Lion Chambers.
At the time of the interview, Judge Martyn Levett DL was approaching the end of his tenure in his penultimate month as Resident Judge. This profile piece looks at Judge Levett’s strong commitment to community outreach, from engaging young people on knife crime and drug issues to championing efforts to tackle violence against women and girls.
Read interview here

