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Legal Terms - Ad Vitam Aut Culpam
Ad vitam aut culpam is a Latin phrase that means "for life or until blame". The idea of tenure dictates that once chosen, some office holders can only be dismissed for misconduct.
In England, judges were historically appointed on this basis to safeguard against their removal for political motives (as stipulated in Article 3 (7) of the Act of Settlement 1700). Section 76 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 now regulates retirement for judges.
Ad vitam aut culpam is a Latin phrase that means "for life or until blame". The idea of tenure dictates that once chosen, some office holders can only be dismissed for misconduct.
In England, judges were historically appointed on this basis to safeguard against their removal for political motives (as stipulated in Article 3 (7) of the Act of Settlement 1700). Section 76 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 now regulates retirement for judges.
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