High Court Flashcards
How many judges of the High Court sit at towns and cities throughout England and Wales?
26
Where is the High court based?
london
What case can the High Court hear?
has the power to hear any civli case
What are the 3 divisions?
- Queens bench division
- Chancery division
- Family division
Who is the president of the Queens Bench Division?
the Lord Chief Justice
how many judges sit in the Queens Bench Division?
70
What cases does the Queens Bench Division deal with?
all contract and tort cases claims over £50,000
Where tracks are only held in the High Court ?
multi-track
Usually cases in the Queens Bench Division are tried by a single judge , however what are the 4 circumstances in which there is a right to jury trial?
for :
1) Libel
2) Slander
3) Malicious prosecution
4) False imprisonment
When a jury is used , how many members are there?
12 members
What is the average time between issuing a claim and the trial in the High Court ?
3 years
How much can it cost for
- issuing a claim
- to set the case down for a hearing
£1,000 each
Which division has important supervisory functions over inferior courts and other bodies with decision-making powers ?
The Queens Bench Division
What are 2 other bodies with decision-making powers other than inferior courts which the Queens Bench Division has important supervisory functions over?
- Government ministers
- local councils
What is judicial review concerned with ?
whether a decision making process has been carried out legally
