Waiver of Freedom Fine for Freemen admitted in 2010

The Court of Assistants has decided to waive the Freedom Fine for all admitted to the Freedom of the Company in 2010.

The recruitment of new members is not restricted to Members of the Court of Assistants. Every member is encouraged to keep on the lookout for those established in the dispute resolution community who might find enjoyment in and benefit from belonging to the Worshipful Company.

It would be discourteous to disclose the ages of our Members but it is probably clear to all that we do have a bit of a demographic timebomb on our hands and it is anticipated that the number of members may start to reduce dramatically in the years to come unless we see an increase in new membership. It is essential therefore that we make every effort to encourage additional members. As an experiment for this calendar year only with the needs of younger members in particular in mind the Court of Assistants has decided that the entry fine for new Freemen should be waived.