Written questions

Employment Tribunals Service: Vacancies

Commons · Question 42440 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 3 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Dame Harriett Baldwin

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many judicial vacancies there were in the Employment Tribunal system on 31 March 2025; and what steps she is taking to fill those vacancies.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 3 Apr 2025

We are maintaining investment in the annual recruitment of around 1,000 judges and tribunal members across all jurisdictions. Annual recruitment requirements are determined by business need and judicial departures.Recruitment for up to 36 salaried Employm...