The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 is a significant piece of legislation that affects the retirement and pension plans of judges in the UK.
This act aimed to reform the judicial pension scheme, which was previously governed by the Superannuation Act 1948.
The main goal of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 was to provide a more modern and equitable pension scheme for judges, taking into account changes in the legal profession and the economy.
The act introduced a new pension scheme that would provide a more generous pension for judges, while also reducing the financial burden on the taxpayer.
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Pensions and Retirement
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 made significant changes to the way judicial pensions are calculated and managed.
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Schedule 1 U.K. Qualifying Offices
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 made significant changes to the qualifying offices listed in Schedule 1.
Entry in Sch. 1 Pt. I was inserted on 31st August 2000 by the 1999 c. 22, s. 78, Sch. 11 paras. 39, 40 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 2000/1920, art. 3(a).
A key amendment was made on 2nd March 2015, where words in Sch. 1 Pt. I were substituted by The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (Addition of Qualifying Judicial Offices) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/109), arts. 1, 2(b).
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9) made changes to Sch. 1 Pt. 2, omitting reference to a Master of the Court of Protection (with saving) on 1st October 2007 by virtue of ss. 67(1), 68(1)-(3), Sch. 6 para. 38(2) (with ss. 27, 28, 29, 62); S.I. 2007/1897, art. 2.
Here's a list of the types of offices affected by these changes:
- Qualifying judicial offices listed in Sch. 1 Pt. I
- Offices listed in Sch. 1 Pt. II
Some entries in Sch. 1 Pt. II were substituted (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, ss. 1(2)(c), 16; S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch.
Timeline and Details
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 has a specific timeline of changes, which is based on the earliest date when a change came into force. This date is 01/02/1991, which is the basedate for all available versions.
The timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred, including insertions, repeals, and substitutions. These changes are reflected in the dates listed in the timeline.
No versions of the Act are available before the basedate of 01/02/1991. For further information, you can refer to the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.
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