A Bill to amend section 13 of the Courts Act 2003 to change the retirement age for magistrates from 70 to 75; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
5 May 2021
This bill would raise the retirement age of magistrates from 70 to 75 by amending section 13 of the Courts Act 2003. It applies to magistrates serving in England and Wales and covers related provisions described as “connected purposes.” The aim is to reflect longer working lives while maintaining the functioning of the magistracy.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage, then report stage and third reading in the Commons, before moving to the House of Lords.
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