the judiciary

Question 1

What is the general role of a judge

Answer 1

Apply the law fairly and deciding disputes without letting their own personal opinions or prejudices intrude

Question 2

what type of judge sits in the magistrates court and what is their role

Answer 2

A district judge, hears most complex cases in MC

-decide verdict

Question 3

what type of judge sit in the Crown Court and what is their role

Answer 3

circuit judge, exercise control over proceedings (during pre-trial and over trial itself), ensured everything is conducted fairly and efficiently

• try criminal cases with jury
• assist jury on points of law

Question 4

What type of Judge sits in the QBD of High Court and what is their role

Answer 4

High court judge, hears appeals by way of case stated

-can also deal with contract and tort (civil wrongs)

Question 5

what type of judge sits in the court of appeal in the criminal division and what is their role

Answer 5

• Lord and Lady justices of Appeal

- hear appeal in civil + criminal

Question 6

what type of judge sits in the Supreme Court and what is their role

Answer 6

• Supreme court justices

- act on a point of law on public importance