Following on from her role as President of Leicestershire Law Society (2022-2023), Gina Samuel-Richards has, as of 6th April 2024, been appointed as the Under Sheriff of Leicestershire. Gina takes on the role after Helen Johnson steps down after seven years in the role.
The Under Sheriff provides continuity and consistency to the Shrievalty, giving valuable advice to the High Sheriff in the protocols of court and ceremonial matters, as well as advice on governance.
The Under Sheriff is the liaison between the Shrievalty and the other institutions involved in the field of Law and Order.