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The JAC, at the request of the Lord Chancellor, assisted the Lady Chief Justice in the selection of 7 new judges for the Court of Appeal.

The JAC has published its 2026-27 Business Plan, the third year of the wider JAC Business Strategy that was published in May 2024.

The Lady Chief Justice reflects on two decades of open, merit-based judicial appointments since the JAC was established.

This month marks 20 years since the JAC was established under the 2005 Constitutional Reform Act. 

The Rt Hon Lord Justice Stephen Cobb has been appointed as the President of the Family Division.

Just over 5 years ago, the Judicial Appointments Commission’s (JAC) Targeted Outreach programme began with a clear purpose: to support talented individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in preparing for judicial roles.

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of The Right Honourable Lord Justice Dove as a Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) for 3 years commencing 1 March 2026.

The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new President of the King’s Bench Division as successor to Dame Victoria Sharp, who is retiring in October 2026.

The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new Master of the Rolls as successor to Sir Geoffrey Vos, who is retiring at the end of October 2026.

Work has begun to recruit a new Chair, who will continue to drive the JAC forward to deliver the priorities outlined in our Business Strategy and uphold our statutory duties.