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Judicial update

16 July 2020

Proposing MP
Robert Buckland Con
South Swindon
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Robert Buckland is launching government consultations on judicial pensions, mandatory retirement age, and responses to the McCloud litigation.

Action Requested

The Lord Chancellor proposes reforms to the judicial pension scheme to address recruitment and retention issues, with a reformed scheme expected to come into operation from April 2022. Consultations are also open for addressing the McCloud judgment's impact on the pension scheme and increasing the mandatory retirement age for judges.

Key Facts

  • The consultations aim to improve judicial pensions, respond to McCloud litigation, and increase mandatory retirement age.
  • Proposed reforms will address recruitment and retention issues by offering a fair remuneration package.
  • Judges in scope of McCloud judgment will have the option to choose between 2015 pension scheme or legacy scheme until March 2022.
  • Consultations close on 16 October 2020, with government responses expected in early 2021.
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