The Judiciary Flashcards
What is the judiciary?
A group of judges
What is the judges main role?
To make decisions in respect of disputes in a fair, unbiased way, applying the law and following the legal procedure of England and Wales
Who are superior judges?
Judges in the High Court and above
•Justices of the Supreme Court
•Lord Justices of Appeal
•High Court Judges in the Queen’s Bench Divisional Court
Who are inferior judges?
Judges in the lower courts
•Circuit Judges
•Recorders
•District Judges
Who is head of the judiciary?
Lord Chief Justice
How many cases do Justices of the Supreme Court hear?
100
When can a case be appealed to the Supreme Court?
If it involves a point of law of general public importance and permission to appeal is given
What must the Justices of the Supreme Court sit as?
An uneven panel to hear an appeal
How many Justices of the Supreme Court positions are there?
12
What do the Lord Justices of Appeals deal with?
Appeals from the lower court
How many cases do Lord Justices of Appeal hear each year?
7,000
How do the Lord Justices of Appeal judges sit?
As a panel of three
What do High Court judges in the QBDC do?
- Hear case stated appeals from the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court
- Go on circuit to Crown Courts to try either way and indictable offences
How do High Court Judges in the QBDC sit?
As a panel of two
What do circuit judges do?
Try either way and indictable offences in the Crown Court •hold a pre trial hearing •ensure order is maintained •summarises evidence •directs jury on relevant points of law •decides sentence
