Appointment of members of the Supreme Court 4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
how many members of the supreme court is there
A
12
2
Q
when a case is taking place, how many supreme court people
A
odd number ( 5 or 9 )
- 11 people showed up when Brexit happened
3
Q
what did the Times newspaper describe the supreme court as
A
‘male, pale and stale’
4
Q
what are the requirements to become a supreme court judge
A
- senior judge for 2 years
- qualified lawyer for 15 years