The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Rebecca Hilsenrath KC (Hon) as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) member of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) for 3 years from 1 April 2025. The CJC is an advisory body established by the Civil Procedure Act 1997. The CJC brings together members of the judiciary, civil servants, legal professionals and others representative of the varied perspectives, sectoral interests, specialist and professional expertise found across the civil justice system.

The CJC has a statutory role in keeping the civil justice system under review. It advises the judiciary, government, and rule makers on the development of the civil justice system, especially how it can be more accessible, fair and efficient. It is empowered to make proposals for change and propose and undertake research.

Non judicial CJC member appointments are made by the Lord Chancellor and are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Recruitment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Rebecca Hilsenrath KC (Hon)

Ms Hilsenrath currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), where she has previously served as Director of Strategy and Interim Ombudsman. Before that, she served as the Chief Legal Officer and subsequently the Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Earlier roles include posts in the then Government Legal Service, and as Chief Executive of LawWorks.

Ms Hilsenrath has not declared any political activity.