Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill

Key Points

• Repeals compulsory retirement age for holders of judicial office.
• Removes upper age limits for appointment to judicial office.
• Applies to current judges and future applicants for judicial roles.
• Includes provisions described as 'connected purposes' to implement these changes.
• Introduced as a private member's bill by Sir Christopher Chope; currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. As a Private Members' Bill, its progress depends on parliamentary time and cross-party support.