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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Judicial Update

19 July 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is rejecting the SSRB's recommendation of a 3.5% pay award for the judiciary.
  • A 3% pay award is proposed for all judicial office holders within the remit group for 2022/23.
  • The proposed pay award aligns the judiciary's compensation with that offered to court staff and senior civil servants.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the Government's decision regarding pay for the judiciary.

Action requested

I am rejecting the SSRB’s recommendation of a 3.5% pay award and proposing a 3% pay award for all judicial office holders within the remit group for 2022/23, aligning it with the compensation offered to court staff and senior civil servants.

Key facts

  • The Government received the Senior Salary Review Body’s (SSRB) report on 28 June 2022.
  • SSRB recommended a pay award of 3.5% for all judicial office holders in 2022/23.
  • I intend to propose a 3% pay award for judicial office holders in 2022/23.
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