Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Justices of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom are the judges of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom other than the president and the deputy president of the court. The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United Kingdom for all civil cases, and for criminal cases from the jurisdictions of England and Wales and Northern Ireland. Judges are appointed by the British monarch on the advice of the prime minister, who receives recommendations from a selection commission.
| Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
Badge of the Supreme Court | |
| Style | The Right Honourable Lord or Lady |
| Appointer | The Monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister following the Lord Chancellor's approval of a recommendation |
| Term length | Justices are required to retire on becoming 75 years old; may be removed on the address of both Houses of Parliament |
| Formation | 1 October 2009 |
| Salary | £226,193 |
| Website | http://www.supremecourt.uk/ |
The number of judges is set by section 23(2) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, which established the Supreme Court, but may be increased by Order in Council under section 23(3). There are currently twelve positions on the court: the president, the deputy president, and ten justices. Judges of the Court who are not already peers are granted the judicial courtesy title of Lord or Lady.