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I have an idea.

For too long judicial salaries have been out of touch with the modern realities of litigation. I propose that we abolish the salary of Lord Justices of Appeal, and instead remunerate them by reference to my handy, and in no way at all arbitrary table below.


Value of dispute/length of sentence Fee

£0-£500,000 / 0-4 years £400 per day sitting fee
£500-£1m / 4-8 years £500 per day sitting fee
£1m+ / 8 years + £650 per day sitting fee + biscuits