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29 July 2010
Issue: 7428 / Categories: Legal News
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Judges set management benchmark

Judges are to be asked to show leadership and management skills when applying for senior judicial roles in future.

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) added the requirement this month.

Applicants will be asked to show they have skills such as the ability to form strategic objectives, motivate others, encourage the professional development of personnel and manage available resources.
The new requirement will apply to posts where there are “significant leadership or management responsibilities”, the JAC said.

Baroness Prashar, JAC chairman, says: “The new quality provides more clarity about what makes a good judge in certain posts and has been introduced as part of our continued commitment to improving selections for judicial roles.

“There are now two sets of qualities and abilities published on our website—a leadership and management set for more senior roles and a generic set for others. Candidates should look out for the new quality in the information packs and application forms for vacancies and provide clear evidence of their abilities.”

Issue: 7428 / Categories: Legal News
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