Selection decisions

Panel report
Panel members assess all the information about each candidate and agree which candidates best meet the required qualities. The panel chair then completes a report providing an overall panel assessment. This forms part of the information presented to the Commission.

Statutory Consultation
As required under sections 88(3) and 94(3) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (CRA), summary reports on candidates likely to be considered for selection by the Commission are sent to the Lord Chief Justice and to another person who has held the post or has relevant experience. When it makes selections, the Commission considers these responses, together with other information about a candidate.

Selection decisions
The Commission considers all the information gathered about candidates to select those who will be recommended to the Lord Chancellor for appointment.

Report to Lord Chancellor
When reporting its final selections to the Lord Chancellor, the Commission must say what the consultees' comments were and whether it followed them or not, and give reasons.