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Judicial Update

19 July 2022

Proposing MP
Esher and Walton
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice

At a Glance

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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