A Bill to require those responsible for the selection and interviewing of candidates for, and appointment to, the posts of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the President of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of England and Wales, the Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England and the President of the Family Division of the High Court of England and Wales to disregard the age of applicants under 70 years of age; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
The bill would require the bodies that select and interview candidates for England and Wales' top judges to ignore applicants' ages if they are under 70. It covers four senior posts: Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, President of the Queen’s Bench Division, Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England, and President of the Family Division of the High Court.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
