How does the judicial appointments commission work

Under the Bill, the Minister will receive 5 unranked recommendations for each vacancy; 8 recommendations in instances where there are two vacancies; and 11 recommendations where there are three vacancies. Serving judges wishing to be considered for promotion to a higher judicial position will be required to apply to the Commission under the Bill.

The Scheme provides that PAS may initiate the process of recruitment of the lay members in the period prior to the commencement of the relevant section. Head The Minister proposes that the Commission will nominate 5 persons to the Minister for each vacancy. It is our statutory duty to select candidates on merit, who are of good character.

We believe in a judiciary that reflects the diverse society it serves and we have a statutory duty to attract diverse applicants from a wide field.

We work closely with a range of organisations to promote vacancies to all those who are eligible. Read more about our Diversity and Equality information. Our organisation is made up of 15 Commissioners , supported by our Senior Leadership Team, Panel Members and around 70 staff. We are responsible for running selection exercises and making recommendations for posts up to and including the High Court.

In these last three years we have seen the highest numbers of appointments since the Commission was established. Read the annual report. Read more. Members come from a wide background to ensure the Commission has a breadth of knowledge, expertise and independence. The Chairman of the Commission is a lay member. Of the 14 other Commissioners:. Appointment of Commissioners. Andrew Kennon. Brie Stevens-Hoare QC.

The relevant sections are Sections of the Act. Section 28 requires that the commission must submit a report to the Lord Chancellor which must state: who has been selected; who was consulted; and which contains any other information required by the Lord Chancellor. The provision also allows for the Lord Chancellor to ask for any further information not included in the report.

Sections of the Act then set out the Lord Chancellor's options. In closely defined circumstances the Lord Chancellor can invite a reconsideration or can reject a candidate, though reasons must be given for either of these courses of action. If, following the consultations above, the Lord Chancellor is content with the recommendation made by the selection commission, the candidate's name is forwarded to the Prime Minister who, in turn, sends the recommendation to Her Majesty The Queen who makes the formal appointment.

Skip to main content. Ten-year anniversary. Section 25 was been amended by Sections of the Tribunals and Enforcement Act so that the qualifications are: "Applicants must have held high judicial office for at least two years. Alternatively, applicants must satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a year basis, or have been a qualifying practitioner for at least 15 years.