Until 2005 , the Lord Chief Justice was also the President of the Queen 's Bench .
The role was separated under the provisions of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 , and Sir Igor Judge became the first President .
Until 2005 , the Lord Chief Justice was also the President of the Queen 's Bench , but the role was separated under the provisions of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 , and Sir Igor Judge became the first President .