To successfully apply for a judicial role, you must be of ‘good character’.
Guidance on the JAC’s interpretation of ‘good character’ and what candidates are expected to declare is set out in the good character guidance.
You should think carefully about whether anything in your past or present could affect your application.
You must declare all criminal convictions and cautions, even if they are spent.
You’re responsible for keeping this information up to date and must tell us about any changes until you are appointed.
Failure to declare a matter that you should have declared may in itself be treated as evidence that you are not of ‘good character’.