According to the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (section 26) and the Senior Courts Act 1981 (section 11), the compulsory retirement age for judges is 70. This age limit ensures a balance between maintaining experienced judiciary and allowing for the appointment of new judges.

Key Point: The compulsory retirement age is part of judicial reforms to ensure efficiency and adaptability within the judiciary while maintaining a turnover of judicial appointments.