Announcements
JAC Commissioner Recruitment
3 April 2023
The Ministry of Justice is advertising on behalf of The Judicial Appointments Commission for the recruitment of five Commissioners
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is currently seeking five Commissioners for the following roles: Lay Commissioner x3; Judicial (Tribunal Judge) Commissioner x1; and Non-Legally Qualified Judicial Commissioner x1. These roles provide the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of judicial appointments of the highest calibre and to ensure standards are maintained at a time of unprecedented demand for new judicial appointments.
If you believe you have the experience and qualities the JAC are seeking you can apply for the role via this link here. Applicants are welcome from the widest possible field.
Information about the work of the Commission can be found on the JAC website.
If you have questions about the appointment process, you can contact the MoJ Public Appointments Team via this page here.
The deadline for applications is 11am on Tuesday 11 April 2023.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Eason Rajah KC
16 March 2023
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 18 April 2023.
The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Eason Rajah KC.
This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.
You can read his bio here.
Read the full announcement here.
Appointment of High Court Judge: Julia Dias KC
3 March 2023
The King is pleased to approve the appointment of a Justice of the High Court. This appointment will take effect from 20 March 2023.
The candidate approved as a High Court Judge is Julia Dias KC.
This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.
You can read her bio here.
Read the full announcement here.