red judge

So called because in most cases their dress code would include a red robe or sash or tippet of some kind.

red judge (plural red judges)

1. (UK, law) A high court judge.
   • 2006, John Mortimer, chapter 26, in Rumpole and the Reign of Terror:

     The fact is that ever since the piece appeared in The Times about Leonard being appointed to the High Court bench and becoming a Red Judge, things have been more than a little slow.

• purple judge

• rejudged