News
JAC Statement: Lord Chancellor's Advisory Panel Report
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Responding to the publication of the Lord Chancellor's Advisory Panel Report today, Baroness Prashar, Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) said:
Recorder South East and Fee Paid Employment Tribunal Judge Statistics Published
Date : 09 February 2010
Diversity statistics for two of the most popular selection exercises for fee paid roles run by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) last year are among a six month set of statistics published today.
Example role-play film for candidates now online
Date : 04 February 2010
From today you can see an online example of a role-play exercise of the type you might face during our selection exercises for some posts such as Recorder or Deputy District Judge.
Re-appointments to Judicial Appointments Commission
Date : 01 February 2010
The Lord Chancellor today announced the re-appointments by Her Majesty of Dame Hazel Genn, Sir Geoffrey Inkin, Her Honour Judge Frances Kirkham, Edward Nally and Sara Nathan as Commissioners of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Good Character Guidance
Date : 17 December 2009
An updated version of the Good Character Guidance has now been published on the website. Please ensure that you read this carefully before completing your application.
Change to Programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10
Date : 02 November 2009
The selection exercise for Fee Paid Employment Judge, Employment Tribunal has been rescheduled from March 2010 to February 2010. The number of vacancies has increased to 51.
Change to Programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10
Date : 28 October 2009
We regret that the selection exercise for Salaried Employment Judge, Employment Tribunal has been withdrawn from the selection programme by the business area.
Postal Strike
Date : 21 October 2009
In light of the current and prospective disruption to Royal Mail services, please be aware that mail sent to or from the JAC may be delayed.
Change to Programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10
Date : 14 October 2009
The selection exercise for First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber (Social Security and Child Support) Fee Paid Tribunal Member (Financially Qualified) has been withdrawn from the JAC's 2009/2010 programme at the request of the Tribunals Service.
JAC Gives Evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body
Date : 23 September 2009
The JAC Chairman Baroness Usha Prashar gave evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body on 23 September 2009.
Open for applications
Date : 10 September 2009
First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, Salaried Judge.
Application upload service unavailable
Date : 19 August 2009
The facility to upload application forms is temporarily unavailable.
Changes to Programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10
Date : 14 August 2009
The programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10 has been updated.
JAC responds to the OCJR Consultation Paper, Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice.
Date : 30 July 2009
The Judicial Appointments Commission submitted evidence in response to the Office for Criminal Justice Reform Consultation Paper, Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice.
Change to Programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10
Date : 29 July 2009
The selection exercise for Police Appeals Tribunal, Fee Paid Chairman has been removed from the JAC's 2009/2010 programme at the request of MoJ. Unfortunately it is not yet known when this will be re-scheduled.
JAC publishes Annual Report
Date : 13 July 2009
The Judicial Appointments Commission is pleased that the Lord Chancellor has accepted and laid before Parliament its third Annual Report, 'Selecting The Best For The Delivery Of Justice'.
Diversity Seminar backs joint action
Date : 07 July 2009
Key bodies interested in increasing diversity in the Judiciary have agreed a series of measures to speed up the process.
JAC figures show rise in numbers applying for judicial posts.
Date : 30 June 2009
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) today published the results of the 24 selection exercises completed between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009. They show a steeply increased competition for posts.
Changes to Programme of Selection Exercises for 2009-10
Date : 24 June 2009
The JAC's selection exercise programme for 2009/2010 has changed.
Fee Paid Chairman of the Competition Appeal Tribunal
Date : 04 June 2009
The application closing date for this selection exercise has changed from 25 June to 2 July.
JAC research finds out why lawyers apply - or don't apply - for judicial office.
Date : 04 June 2009
Research commissioned by the JAC from the British Market Research Bureau, shows that some myths still persist which need to be dispelled:
Lord Chancellor's Advisory Panel on Judicial Diversity Starts Work
Date : 28 April 2009
The Lord Chancellor Jack Straw announced today he had set up an Advisory Panel chaired by Baroness Neuberger with the following terms of reference:
Recorder Selection Exercise Data Published
Date : 20 February 2009
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) today published selection exercise data for the 76 Recorder vacancies across the Northern, North Eastern and Wales circuits.
JAC launches barriers to entry research
Date : 24 October 2008
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) has commissioned independent research to find out from solicitors and barristers what attracts them to - or puts them off from - applying to be a judge.
JAC Evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body
Date : 23 October 2008
The JAC Chairman Baroness Usha Prashar gave evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body on 25 September.
High Court - Record number of women judges
Date : 06 October 2008
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) today (6 October) published data on seven selection exercises completed since 1 April 2008 including the selection exercise data for the High Court.
High Court Appointments
Date : 12 September 2008
Five new appointments to the High Court mean there are now 14 women on the Bench, the highest number ever.
JAC responds to the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman Annual Report
Date : 02 July 2008
The JAC welcomes the Ombudsman's valuable report.
JAC evidence to the Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill
Date : 16 June 2008
The JAC has submitted a paper in response to the Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill's call for evidence.
JAC gives evidence
Date : 04 June 2008
The Judicial Appointments Commission gave evidence to a parliamentary select committee on Wednesday 4th June.
JAC publishes data on 27 selection exercises completed from 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008
Date : 30 April 2008
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) today published data on 27 selection exercises completed from 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008. The JAC received a total of 2535 valid applications and 458 selections were sent to the Lord Chancellor.
Ministry of Justice announces process for appointment of new Lord Chief Justice
Date : 24 April 2008
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) has been asked by Jack Straw, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice to appoint a selection panel for the appointment of the new Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
The JAC Response to the Government's Consultation Paper on Judicial Appointments
Date : 17 January 2008
The Commission welcomes this opportunity to set out its views on the important issues of independence, responsibility and accountability raised by the Consultation Paper
Judicial diversity strategy: measures of success
Date : 28 July 2006
On Friday 28 July we published the measures against which the progress of the joint strategy to promote diversity in the judiciary will be monitored.