On 27 February 2026, the UKAFPJ submitted its evidence pack as part of the Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure being carried out by the Senior Salaries Review Board (SSRB). The main message which the UKAFPJ’s submission addresses is that, in our view, any attempt to introduce pay differentiation between the salaried judiciary, and […]
Earlier this year the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) was tasked by the Lord Chancellor with carrying out a major review of judicial salaries (the Major Review): the terms of reference (TOR) of the Major Review are available here. One of the key issues which the Major Review has been asked to cover is the […]
Earlier this year, new requirements for claiming compensation for cancelled sittings by FPJs were set out on the Judicial Intranet. These appeared to require e-mail evidence of specific work from clients that was refused because of the sitting. This would have made it very difficult for FPJs to make claims because when a barrister or […]
A Diversity and Inclusion Judicial Association Consultation Group, comprising members of Judicial Associations including UKAFPJ, has recently been established by the Judicial Diversity Committee (JDC) of the Judges' Council and is intended to hold annual meetings. In particular, the purpose of the consultation group is to: Alongside this, a consultation is currently taking place on the 2026-2030 […]
On 15th April 2025, updated judicial guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was published, replacing earlier guidance from December 2023. The guidance comes from the Lady Chief Justice, the Master of the Rolls, the Senior President of Tribunals and the Deputy Head of Civil Justice, and applies to all judicial office holders for […]
The 2025 Annual General Meeting of the UK Association of Fee-Paid Judges took place at Cornerstone Barristers in Gray's Inn Square on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. A copy of the minutes are available HERE. The formal part of the evening was followed by dinner at a local restaurant (at members' own expense), which was greatly […]
Peter CaustonFebruary 26, 2024 Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024: Consultation on the draft regulations This consultation sets out MoJ’s proposals to amend the FPJPS, JPS15, JPS22 regulations and the Judicial Offices Order through the 2024 Amendments
Steven GasztowiczJanuary 25, 2024 Members who received an options exercise pack in October 2023 are reminded that the three month period for exercising their options will close on 27th January 2024. Members should ensure they have selected their option by then (or applied for an extension of time if they have grounds for doing so). […]
Peter CaustonJanuary 27, 2024 The Lord Chancellor has approved three new policies for the fee paid judiciary as follows: These policies are effective immediate
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/news-focus-lcj-sets-out-her-stall-before-the-commons-justice-committee/5118481.article An interesting article about the LCJ who is quoted as saying On judicial unity, Carr needs a ‘legislative slot’ to get the structural change needed to build ‘One Judiciary’. This aims to bring the courts and tribunals closer together in terms of resources, culture and identity. ‘One Judiciary’ is already making a difference on […]
