PART B
THE JUDGES' PENSION SCHEME
Background
1. As noted at the beginning of this report, the Committee found that
the principles in operation within the judges' pension scheme are quite
different to those within the parliamentary superannuation scheme. Accordingly,
the Committee decided to deal with the two schemes separately in its report.
This part, Part B, examines issues that relate to the judges' pension
scheme.
2. The Committee found that the overarching issue with respect to the
judges' pension scheme is judicial independence. The scheme plays a significant
role in ensuring that the independence of the judiciary is maintained.
The judges' pension scheme also plays a significant role in the recruitment
of suitable candidates to serve as judges. These issues are of paramount
importance in any review of the judges' scheme.
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