Law Society supports Ken
Clarke's proposals to introduce more flexible working arrangements
for judges
Responding today to the announcement, by the
Government, of a consultation on proposed amendments to the
statutory and regulatory frameworks for judicial appointments to
enable clear career progression and flexible working arrangements,
together with improving judicial diversity, Law Society President
John Wotton said:
“We support the measures proposed by Ken
Clarke to introduce more flexible working arrangements available to
judges at every level, which in itself may serve to increase the
diversity of the judiciary. The Law Society will be
responding to the Ministry of Justice consultation to support the
increased scope for part-time sitting because we recognise that
family commitments or care arrangements can deter some people from
applying for judicial appointments.
“The profession as a whole would benefit
from increased scope for mid-career flexible working; by extension
this would increase the likelihood of more men and women working as
part time judges.”
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Contact: Catherine Reed, The Law
Society
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