Judicial Hierarchy England & Wales

Question 1

Who is the most Senior Judge?

Answer 1

The Lord Chief Justice
President of the Criminal Division Court of Appeal
President of the Courts of England and Wales (Created by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005)

Question 2

What is the order up to the Lord Chief Justice

Answer 2

Master of the Rolls
President of the Civil Division Court of Appeal
Justice of the Supreme Court
Lord/Lady Justice of Appeal
Justice of the High or Crown Court
Circuit Judge
Recorder (Part time Judge)
District Judge County or Magistrates Court