EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 by adding to the list of qualifying judicial offices in Schedule 1 to that Act.
The office of President of the Valuation Tribunal for England, established by the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, becomes a qualifying office for the purposes of the 1993 Act. Holders of qualifying judicial offices are entitled to a judicial pension under the 1993 Act if they hold their office on a salaried basis.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.