The appointments process

Question 1

What has happened to the ministers role in the appointment process?

Answer 1

It has been greatly reduced

Question 2

Stage 1 of appointments process

Answer 2

A vacancy arises

Question 3

Stage 2 of appointments process

Answer 3

A 5 member Selection Commission is convened to consider possible nominees and make a selection based on merit

Question 4

Stage 3 of appointments process

Answer 4

The commission submits a report to the Lord Chancellor, naming a nominee

Question 5

Stage 4 of appointments process

Answer 5

3 options of Lord Chancellor

a. accept the selection by notifying the PM
b. to reject the selection
c. to require the commission to reconsider its selection

Question 6

Stage 5 of appointments process

Answer 6

Once notified under option a. - PM must recommend the approved candidate to the Queen

Question 7

Stage 6 of appointments process

Answer 7

The individual is appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court when Her Majesty issues letters patenet