Government appoints Judicial Member for the Senior Salaries Review Body
The government has appointed Sir Geoffrey Vos as the new Judicial Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB).
The SSRB is an independent body that reviews and makes recommendations on the pay of senior officials in the public sector, including the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and senior civil servants.
Sir Geoffrey is a former Lord Justice of Appeal and will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the SSRB. He will be responsible for leading the SSRB’s work on judicial pay.
The government is committed to ensuring that the SSRB is independent and impartial, and that its recommendations are based on sound evidence and analysis. Sir Geoffrey’s appointment will help to ensure that the SSRB continues to play a vital role in the determination of senior salaries in the public sector.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said:
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Geoffrey Vos as the new Judicial Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body. Sir Geoffrey is an eminent judge with a wealth of experience and expertise. He will be a valuable addition to the SSRB and will help to ensure that its recommendations are fair and independent.”
Sir Geoffrey Vos said:
“I am honoured to have been appointed to the Senior Salaries Review Body. I am committed to ensuring that the SSRB’s recommendations are based on sound evidence and analysis, and that they are fair and independent.”
Notes to editors
- The Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) is an independent body that reviews and makes recommendations on the pay of senior officials in the public sector.
- The SSRB’s remit includes the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, senior civil servants, and senior officers in the armed forces, police, and judiciary.
- The SSRB was established in 1971. It is chaired by Sir Michael Barber.
- Sir Geoffrey Vos is a former Lord Justice of Appeal. He was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2013 and served as Chancellor of the High Court from 2016 to 2022.
- Sir Geoffrey is a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and a Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn.
Government appoints Judicial Member for the Senior Salaries Review Body
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