Judicial Conduct Investigations Office

The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) supports the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice in their joint responsibility for judicial discipline.

We deal with misconduct complaints against:

• Salaried and fee-paid courts judges
• Judges and non-legal members of tribunals
• Coroners

Misconduct means personal misbehaviour which is serious enough to require the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice to take formal disciplinary action. 

You can find more information about the types of complaints we can and cannot deal with here.

You can find information about how to make a complaint here.

You can find out how to contact us here.

If you need to request reasonable adjustments, please refer to our reasonable adjustments policy
 

Publication of 2023 Changes to the Judicial Disciplinary System in England and Wales.

The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) is pleased to publish its report on the 2023 changes to the judicial disciplinary system in England and Wales. Approved for publication by the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice, this report evaluates how the reforms—introduced following a comprehensive review and public consultation—have been received and are working.