Complaints about a judicial office holder
It is possible to complain about a judicial office holder such as a:
- Judge
- Coroner
- Magistrate (sit in the magistrates' courts)
- Tribunal member
To do so, you should contact the relevant authority as described below:
- For complaints in relation to a judge or coroner, you should refer your complaint to the Office for Judicial Complaints by completing their online form.
- If your complaint relates to a magistrate, you should initially contact your local advisory committee. The contact details of your local advisory committee may be found here. If you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your complaint then you may refer it to the Office for Judicial Complaints (see below).
- For complaints relating to a tribunal member, you should contact the relevant tribunal office. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your complaint then you may refer it to the Office for Judicial Complaints (see below).
If you are unsure as to which type of judicial office the person involved holds, then ask your solicitor.
Note: Time limits apply to your complaint - you should make your complaint as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than 12 months after the incident about which you wish to complain.
Contact the Office of Judicial Complaints:
The Office for Judicial Complaints
4th Floor, Clive House
Petty France
London
SW1H 9HD
Tel: 020 7189 2937
Fax: 020 7189 2936
Minicom: 020 7189 2941
Email: customer@ojc.gsi.gov.uk