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Government appoints Judicial Member for Senior Salaries Review Body

The Government has announced the appointment of Dame Mary Keegan DBE as the Judicial Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB), which advises the Prime Minister on the pay of senior public servants, including judges.

Dame Mary Keegan is a retired High Court judge who served as the Presiding Judge for England and Wales from 2014 to 2016. She is currently a Senior Judge of the Court of Appeal of Gibraltar.

The SSRB is an independent body that reviews the pay of senior public servants every two years. Its recommendations are based on evidence and analysis, and take into account factors such as the cost of living, the market rate for comparable jobs, and the need to attract and retain talented individuals in the public sector.

The SSRB’s remit includes reviewing the pay of:

  • Ministers and members of Parliament
  • Senior civil servants
  • Senior military officers
  • Senior police officers
  • Senior judges
  • Senior academics

The SSRB’s next report is due to be published in 2024.

Comment

The appointment of Dame Mary Keegan as the Judicial Member of the SSRB is a welcome one. She is a highly respected and experienced jurist who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

The SSRB’s work is important in ensuring that senior public servants are paid fairly and that the public sector can attract and retain the best possible talent.

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