JCPC proposal approved by the government
8 May 2024
Lord Reed, President of the UK Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), has had his proposal to enable overseas judges to sit on the JCPC approved by the government. The Court and the Ministry of Justice are now working on detailed arrangements to welcome judges from countries served by the JCPC, subject to the approval of His Majesty the King.
Lord Reed said: "Having the benefit of the opinion of a judge with direct experience of local conditions can only enhance the quality of the Privy Council's decision-making."
"We are immensely proud of the work we do within the JCPC and we are dedicated to considering how we can best serve the countries and territories we represent."