AC3.1 JUDICIARY

Question 1

What is the philosophy of the judiciary?

Answer 1

judge must be loyal to the King (Monarch is figurehead of legal system),
must apply the law equally to every person (promise to do so)

Question 2

What are the two oaths that the judge’s swear on?

Answer 2

Oath of allegiance- (loyalty) to king and his successors
Judicial oath- treat all people equally, with impartiality according to law

Question 3

What are the aims and objectives of the Judiciary?

Answer 3

interpret and apply law to cases
In Crown Court-
manage trial, ensuring fairness to all parties, explain legal issues to members of jury
Appeals court-
make rulings on appeals which come before them from lower courts in hierarchy

Question 4

How much do senior judges earn?

Answer 4

Around £262,000

Question 5

How much do district judges earn?

Answer 5

Around £112,000

Question 6

What is the pay of the judiciary based on?

Answer 6

Advice of an independent body- Senior Sales Review Body, make recommendations to Prime Minister on how much judges should be paid

Question 7

What do the position of judges reflect?

Answer 7

the importance of maintaining their independence so they can uphold law and defend rights of citizens