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Written question asked by Lord Burnett (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2020. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Friday, 13 March 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Magistrates: Retirement

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to raise the compulsory retirement age for magistrates.

Answer

On 25th February, the Minister for Courts confirmed the government’s intention to consult this spring on a change to the mandatory retirement age for all judicial office holders. Any change to the mandatory retirement age would require primary legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2259
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Age Magistrates Retirement
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk