Judicial Office
Administration of JusticeEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
The Judicial Office is an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Justice that operates within the administration of justice in the United Kingdom. Based in London, England, it functions as a distinct civil service entity dedicated to supporting the judiciary and maintaining judicial independence, with the aim of strengthening the rule of law and improving the administration of justice. It provides policy, legal, and operational support to around 22,000 judicial office holders, assisting the Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals in fulfilling their responsibilities in an evolving justice system. The organization serves a public-sector client base that includes courts and tribunals, focusing on governance, leadership support, and governance of an independent judiciary. Recent developments indicate ongoing leadership appointments and initiatives to address operational efficiency and backlog-related challenges within the judiciary.