Overview

This bill aims to abolish mandatory retirement ages for judges in the UK and remove upper age limits for judicial appointments. It repeals sections of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 that set these age limits.

Description

The Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill repeals section 26 and schedules 5 and 7 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993. These repealed sections previously mandated retirement for judges at a specific age and set upper age limits for judicial appointments. The bill allows the Secretary of State to create regulations for a smooth transition, requiring parliamentary approval before implementation.

Key Changes:

• Removes mandatory retirement age for judges.
• Removes upper age limits for new judicial appointments.
• Enables the Secretary of State to make transitional regulations.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify changes to government spending. However, removing mandatory retirement ages could potentially increase pension liabilities in the long term, depending on the number of judges who choose to continue working beyond the previous retirement age. No specific figures are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

• Judges: The bill directly impacts judges by removing mandatory retirement ages, potentially extending their careers.
• Judicial Appointments Commission: The commission's selection processes will need to adapt to the removal of age restrictions.
• The Treasury: Potentially increased pension costs for the government due to the longer careers of judges.
• Tax Payers: May face increased costs depending on the increased pension liabilities mentioned above.

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