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Application Form – Salaried Judiciary
Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

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Personal Information

Note: JAC correspondence will be sent to you by e-mail, including any subsequent offer of appointment from the Judicial Office. Please provide an e-mail address, either professional or private, that you are happy for us to use. Please refer to the Information Pack under the "Selection Process" section for more information.
Please do NOT complete the form using block capital letters.
Professional surname:
Surname:
If different from professional surname.
Forenames:
Please indicate the forename
by which you wish to be known:

Title: Lord Lady Lady Justice Lord Justice

Tick as applicable

Mr Mrs Ms Miss

Other (please state):
Male / Female
Date of birth: / / / /

Note: Age can affect eligibility for certain appointments. Please see accompanying Information Pack.

Private address:
Postcode:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Email:
Professional/business address:
Postcode:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Email:
DX number:
Address to use for correspondence:
Tick one / Private / Professional
Can we contact you at your correspondence address by email? / Yes / No

ELIGIBILITY

Nationality:

You need to be a citizen of:

·  the United Kingdom; or

·  another Commonwealth country; or

·  the Republic of Ireland.

Do you meet the nationality
requirements for this post? Yes No

If you are a citizen of a Commonwealth country please specify below which country:

Career History

Please give details of your career below, including judicial appointments.

From: / To: / Name and address: / Particulars of work:
Starting with the most recent
Please provide here any additional relevant information on your career, publications and membership of specialist professional associations, which is not referenced elsewhere. This is to give the panel the fullest possible picture of your experience.

judgments

In this section, please cite two of your recent judgments and in addition if you wish, one other piece of significant and recent work. Please explain briefly why they are interesting or important in the development of the law, or why they meet the criteria for selection as Lord Chief Justice. Additionally, please reference them so that copies (or executive summaries) can be downloaded for the selection panel.

inter-agency working / working with the department

The selection panel is looking for a person who has demonstrated an appreciation of, and an ability to deal effectively with, members of the executive, the legislature, the media, and professional bodies. In this section, please describe your experience in this regard.

Additionally, please give the name and email address of the senior civil servant with whom you have had the most significant contact. You may wish to forewarn them that the panel will be in contact with them.

constitutional matters

The LCJ is expected to have an understanding and vision of how European, international and devolution developments within the United Kingdom may impact on the administration of justice and the constitutional arrangements generally. In this section please,
·  briefly summarise your understanding of the key issues as they relate to England and to Wales;
·  describe any relevant experience you have had of any related constitutional issues.

selection criteria

Candidates will be assessed in relation to these criteria, drawn from the person specification.

The highest judicial competence

·  Ability to sit on important, high profile and legally complex cases.

·  Ability to write high quality judgments.

·  Ability to hear significant criminal and civil appeals.

Outstanding leadership skills

·  Ability to modernise the judicial system.

·  Long term vision, energy and inspirational skills

·  Clear vision and ability to build and develop the capability of the judiciary

·  Ability to lead in contributing to improved performance of the justice system.

·  Ability to lead change in encouraging a more diverse judiciary.

Contextual awareness of the administration of justice

·  Awareness of, and ability to effectively discharge the LCJ’s duties within the framework of the administration of justice.

·  A deep understanding of the constitutional position of the judiciary.

·  Ability to assist, support, challenge and speak to protect judicial reputation and independence.

·  Ability to deal effectively with members of the executive, the legislature, the media and professional bodies.

·  An understanding and vision of how European, international and devolution developments may impact on the administration of justice and the constitutional arrangements.

·  Appreciation of legal developments in Wales and responsibilities of the LCJ towards Wales.

·  An ability to continue to develop the relationship between the Courts and Tribunals.

Personal qualities

·  Integrity and independence of mind.

·  Constant energy and resilience.

·  Decisiveness in judging and leadership.

·  Insight into the diversity and requirements of the communities served by the Courts and Tribunals.

self assessment

Please explain how you have demonstrated the criteria required for the post of Lord Chief Justice. Please use explicit and specific examples to illustrate your evidence.

Note form is acceptable. The boxes below will expand as you type.

The highest judicial competence

·  Ability to sit on important, high profile and legally complex cases.

·  Ability to write high quality judgments.

·  Ability to hear significant criminal and civil appeals.

Outstanding leadership skills

·  Ability to modernise the judicial system

·  Long term vision, energy and inspirational skills

·  Clear vision and ability to build and develop the capability of the judiciary

·  Ability to lead in contributing to improved performance of the justice system.

·  Ability to lead change in encouraging a more diverse judiciary.

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Contextual awareness of the administration of justice
·  Awareness of, and ability effectively to discharge the LCJ’s duties within, the framework of the administration of justice.
·  A deep understanding of the constitutional position of the judiciary.
·  Ability to assist, support, challenge and speak to protect judicial reputation and independence.
·  Ability to deal effectively with members of the executive, the legislature, the media and professional bodies.
·  An understanding and vision of how European, international and devolution developments may impact on the administration of justice and the constitutional arrangements.
·  Appreciation of legal developments in Wales and responsibilities of the LCJ towards Wales.
·  An ability to continue to develop the relationship between the Courts and Tribunals.
Personal qualities
·  Integrity and independence of mind.
·  Constant energy and resilience.
·  Decisiveness in judging and leadership.
·  Insight into the diversity and requirements of the communities served by the Courts and Tribunals.

Availability

The interviews are: Tuesday 2 July, between 07:30 and 10:00

Wednesday 3 July, between 07:30 and 18:00

Please be available for both days; we will write to you giving more detail of the two days' activities as soon as possible after the closing date for the receipt of applications.

reasonable adjustments

The panel will consider any reasonable adjustments needed to ensure that you can participate in the selection process fairly.

Selection Day

Do you require any reasonable adjustments? Yes No

If yes please identify any arrangements you might need:

We will contact you if we need to discuss these arrangements. If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in confidence with someone, please telephone Jeremy Brooks on 0203 334 0548 or e-mail .

returning your application

The panel’s preferred method for receiving applications is via email. To submit your completed application form please email it to

Please return this completed application form by noon on 28 May 2013.

You will receive an email to acknowledge receipt of your application either on the same day or the day following receipt. If you do not receive any acknowledgement, please contact us using the details below:

E-mail:

Telephone: 020 3334 0548

CHARACTER

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is required by statute to appoint only persons of good character. The JAC Guidance on Good Character is available on our website at http://jac.judiciary.gov.uk

Please read the guidance carefully before completing this section. Please also note that applicants for judicial appointment are not protected by sections 4(2) and 4(3) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and convictions which would normally be regarded as having expired under that Act should therefore be declared in writing (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975).

It is essential that you answer all the following questions fully. You are required to declare all matters whether or not these have been declared in a previous application or to any other body. Please include comparable information for all jurisdictions relevant to you and your work. Where you have answered yes, please include any mitigating information you would like the selection panel to take into account when considering your application. If you are in any doubt please include all relevant information. This is a continuing responsibility throughout the process for any matter that may arise up to the point of appointment.

1. Have you ever been convicted of, or cautioned for, any criminal offence
(other than parking offences), or are any other proceedings pending? Please also give details of any offence leading to a fixed penalty (including moving motoring offences). / No Yes
Date (s) / Details of any penalty for each offence:
2. Do you currently have, or have you at any time entered into;
a) an Individual Voluntary Arrangement, or a Protected Trust Deed (Scotland only) / No Yes
b) made a composition with your creditors / No Yes
c) been adjudged bankrupt / No Yes
d) been sued to judgement for any debt; / No Yes
If yes please provide details including any issues relating to the adherence of any agreement made or details about any such proceedings pending?
Date (s) / Details
3. In relation to VAT or any other form of tax or rates, have you ever had proceedings brought against you, or are any proceedings pending regarding;
a) outstanding, or late submitted, personal returns of tax or duties and penalties or surcharges raised thereon / No Yes
b) outstanding debts of personal tax or duties and time to pay arrangements / No Yes
c) any on-going enquires being made into your personal returns of tax or duties / No Yes
d) where you are a partner, is there any ongoing enquiry into the partnership return of tax or duties; / No Yes
If yes please provide details including whether you have paid a penalty or made a composition in respect of failure to pay tax or duties or incurred any other default?
Date (s) / Details
4. Have you ever had an action brought against you for professional negligence, without the matter being dismissed, or are any such proceedings pending? If you are a solicitor and such a matter has been brought against your firm in respect of a matter under your supervision, answer ‘yes’. / No Yes
Date (s) / Details
5. In respect of any matter involving you personally or under your supervision, please provide details of any finding made or allegations pending of:
·  professional misconduct; or
·  inadequate professional service;
brought by your professional body.
Please also provide details of any internal disciplinary matters brought by an employer that may impact your suitability for judicial appointment.
You should also provide details of any investigation into such matters by the Legal Services Ombudsman or other relevant bodies. / No Yes
Date (s) / Details
6. Is there any additional information which should be brought to the attention of the JAC, which might call into question whether it is appropriate for you to be appointed as a judicial office holder? / No Yes
Date (s) / Details

declarations

Declaration of interest

Are you related to, or known to any of the selection panel (please refer to the information pack for details of the selection panel members.)
Yes / No

If so, please give details below.

Please make sure you have completed all sections of this document.

Final declaration

I declare that the information that I have given on this form is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and (if completing this form electronically) I certify that the ‘typed’ signature is intended to be my signature.

Signature of applicant:
Date:

Data Protection

The JAC and the Ministry of Justice may need to use the information you provide for purposes that may not directly relate to your application for this judicial post. Any additional use of this information will be compatible with the purposes contained in its Data Protection Act Notification. This may be seen in the Data Protection Register on the website of the Office of the Information Commissioner at www.dataprotection.gov.uk. Alternatively, a copy may be obtained by writing to the Office of the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

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Application Monitoring Form

Part 1: Equality and Diversity – please complete

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Please read these short notes carefully before completing this monitoring form

Introduction

In order to follow best practice following the Equality Act 2010, and continue to demonstrate our commitment to equality and diversity, the JAC asks candidates to complete the following monitoring form.

The JAC appreciate your support but completion of the form is voluntary and the majority of questions have the option of “I prefer not to answer this question”.

The information you are asked to give on the Application Monitoring Form plays no part in the selection process.

The JAC use the information collected to analyse anonymised data, in order to:

• Uncover unfairness or discrimination/disadvantage;

• Highlight possible inequality; and

• Explore the underlying causes.

The JAC can only do this by carefully monitoring the selection process to ensure that it is fair. It is very important that you help us monitor our progress by filling out this form in full, even if you have filled in a JAC monitoring form before.