Judicary Flashcards
1
Q
Types of judges
A
Superior and inferior
2
Q
Inferior
A
Judges of first instance
3
Q
Inferior examples
A
Circuit
District
Part time
4
Q
Superior
A
Hear final appeals from all courts in Uk
5
Q
Superior examples
A
Justices of supreme
6
Q
What do judges do
A
Hear cases in court
Listen to evidence
Decide case
Manage the trial
7
Q
Role of judges in civil courts
A
Case management
Hear evidence
Read paper and documents
Decide who wins and costs
8
Q
Role of judges in criminal courts
A
Initial hearings and sentencing
Hear case and make decision
Jury hears evidence
Makes decisions
9
Q
Case for managment in civil cases
A
Wolf reforms act
10
Q
Superior judges roles
A
Listen to barristers
Look up previous case decisions
