The Judiciary Flashcards
1
Q
Judges post Constitutional Reform Act 2005
A
Recruitment managed by Judicial Appointments Commission
Appointment process separate from Gov influence
Appointed by Queen once selected
2
Q
Judges before Constitutional Reform Act 2005
A
Selected on opinions of existing judges
Invited to become a judge by Chancellor
Chancellor was a political appointment
3
Q
Qualities for a good judge
A
Intellectual capacity Integrity Understanding and dealing fairly Authority Efficiency
4
Q
Role of judges
A
To apply law stated by Parliament in an independent manner
5
Q
How is judicial independence upheld?
A
Free from legislative influence
Superior judges cannot be dismissed by Gov
Judges free from political bias
