Who we are

Eddie Bloomfield - Chief Inspector
Eddie Bloomfield (Chief Inspector)
Eddie is a career civil servant who was appointed Chief Inspector in June 2005 after four years as Director of Operations at the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee Office. His experience covers a wide range of operational, policy and corporate roles in government. In addition, he was an Inspector with HM Treasury from 1987-91 including two years as Director of Staff Inspection Training for the Civil Service. In 1991-92 he assisted the Republic of Cyprus with the development and implementation of an inspection programme. Eddie is married with four children and lives in Colchester. His interests are mainly sports, particularly football, and he coaches a youth side.
David Abbott - Assistant Chief Inspector
David Abbott (Assistant Chief Inspector)
Following 15 years working in the voluntary sector, David joined HM Magistrates Courts Service Inspectorate as HM Inspector in 1999, transferring to HMICA in April 2005. Following a period as HM Inspector/Change Manager he was appointed as HM Assistant Chief Inspector in January 2007.
Andy Allan - Assistant Chief Inspector
Andy Allan (Assistant Chief Inspector)
Andy joined HM Magistrates' Courts Service Inspectorate (HM MCSI) in 2000 as an HM Inspector after 25 years as a Customs Officer, the latter part of which was focussed on change management and business improvement. Within MCSI and later HMICA, Andy inspected both the courts and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS). Following a period as project manager for the transfer of the CAFCASS inspection function to Ofsted, he was appointed as Assistant Chief Inspector in January 2007.
John Peacock - Business Manager
Kika Bowen (Business Manager)
Kika joined HM as HM Inspector and is currently covering the post of Business Manager. Her skills and experience include operational and strategic management, which is supported by a Masters in Business Administration, industrial engineering, human resource management and extensive project and change programme management. Since moving to the Inspectorate Kika has also gained a Masters degree in Criminal Justice.