Reform of Judicial Appointments Procedures Bill 2013

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The Bill would make judicial appointments more transparent, merit-based and independent of political influence, while requiring candidates to demonstrate legal experience, integrity, impartiality, and knowledge of human rights and equality law. It would change the appointments board’s membership, increase lay representation, support greater diversity, reduce the recommended shortlist from seven to three, allow advice on judicial promotions, and require the Government to publish reasons for its appointments.

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Bill entitled an Act to reform the way in which individuals are selected for appointments to the judiciary by the Judicial Appointments Board

Last updated 12 April 2018