Job type:
Permanent, competitve salary
Expiry date:
02 October 2026
Details of the qualification requirements can be found in the information pack. It is expected that the successful applicant will take up their post in the spring of 2027.
The Tribunal was established by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
(RIPA). It investigates complaints about:
• conduct by various public bodies, in relation to individuals, their property or
communications
• any alleged conduct by or on behalf of the Security Service (MI5), the Secret
Intelligence Service (MI6) and GCHQ (Government Communications
Headquarters).
The Tribunal also has jurisdiction to consider claims under the Human Rights Act 1998
against a number of public bodies, mainly the police, other law enforcement agencies
and the intelligence services.
The Tribunal has a UK-wide jurisdiction. It is composed of a number of judges, drawn
from the High Court and the equivalent in Scotland, and a number of legally qualified
persons who also act as judges of the Tribunal. The President is Lady Carmichael, a
Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland who sits in the Inner House of the Court of
Session. The Vice-President of the Tribunal, Mrs Justice Farbey, sits in the High Court
of England and Wales.
The Tribunal is looking for at least three distinguished lawyers with a proven track
records of expertise capable of being applied to the work of the Tribunal. The persons
appointed should be able to make judicial decisions on issues which can be of national
importance and involve dealing with sensitive and classified material. The successful
candidates will have considerable experience in the law at a senior level, be familiar with
administrative law and have a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the legislative
framework including RIPA, the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and the Human Rights Act
1998. Judicial experience will be an advantage.
Members can expect at least 15 days work annually for which they are paid a daily fee
equivalent to that paid to a deputy High Court judge. Additional payments may also be
made for other Tribunal related business conducted by the member. Full details are
available in the information pack. Travel and subsistence costs will also be paid where
applicable.
Appointments are made by HM The King under Letters Patent for a period of five years.
Members are eligible for re-appointment. The Tribunal policy is that, save in exceptional
circumstances, a member will only serve two 5-year terms. Members of the Tribunal are
expected to step down on reaching the age of 75. Apply by emailing info@ipt.independent.gov.uk
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