(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.