Judiciary in Civil Courts

Question 1

Head of judiciary

Answer 1

Lord Chief Justice

Question 2

Superior Judges

Answer 2

Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court.

Question 3

Inferior Judges

Answer 3

Circuit Judges - County Court
District Judges - small claims county
Recorders - part time - sit in Crown Court and sometimes county

Question 4

Role of judge

Answer 4

1. Determine facts
2. Decide points of law
3. Decide outcome
4. Decide on remedies e.g. damages