The Judiciary

11 important questions on The Judiciary

What roles do inferior judges hold?

Inferior judges include:
  • Judges in lower courts
  • Circuit Judge
  • Recorders
  • District Judge

How is the selection of judges made?

Selection is made by Judicial Appointments. Commissions advertise the role. The Lord Chancellor makes interviews. Final decision and Monarch carries out the appointment.

What is the role of the government in relation to laws?

The government proposes laws. Parliament makes laws, and the judiciary applies the law.
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What is the function of Justices of the Supreme Court?

Justices of the Supreme Court hear 100 appeals a year. Appeals to SC are only on point of law. 3 judges sit uneven number. Sets precedent for lower courts to follow.

What is the role of the Lord Justice of Appeal?

The Lord Justice of Appeal handles civil and criminal appeals. Appeals only heard by a panel of 3. Becomes precedent for lower courts.

What do High Court Judges do?

High Court Judges try cases at first instance, hear evidence, and make verdicts. Sit on their own on cases of 1st instance. Hear some civil with jury.

What are the responsibilities of inferior judges?

Inferior judges:
  • County court to hear civil cases
  • Crown court to hear criminal cases
  • Recorders part-time judge for 5 years
  • Q.B division hear appeals from magistrate court

Who can remove Inferior Judges?

Inferior Judges are removed by the Lord Chancellor or Lord Chief Justice.

What is the immunity from suit for judges?

Judges cannot be sued for decisions they make in a case, even if they make a mistake.

Under which act is judicial independence guaranteed?

Judicial independence is guaranteed under s3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

What is the rule regarding judges and cases where they have an interest?

Judges may not sit in cases where they have no interest or issue involved.

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