With members of the judiciary the target of spiteful press coverage just weeks ago following the Brexit High Court ruling, the latest move by government to gift judges a pay rise of 12 to 15% will likely stir tensions further.
In a move stoking anger amongst other public service bodies and trade unions, the proposed rise, which has been approved by ministers, will gift 106 High Court judges with 12-15% on top of £179,768 a year. Set to take effect in April, the increase bumps judges’ pay up by between £21,572.16 and £26,965.20.
