Judiciary Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 principles of the Guide to Judicial Conduct (2016)?
A
- Independence
- Imparitiality
- Integrity
- Propriety
- Equality
- Competence
2
Q
What are the working practices of the judiciary for the Crown Court?
A
- Judge manages trial and ensures fairness.
- Explains legal issues and sums up evidence.
3
Q
What are the working practices of the judiciary in the Appeal Courts?
A
- Makes rulings on appeals.
- Creating precedents through principle of judicial precedent.
4
Q
How are the judiciary funded?
A
- Senior Salaries Review Body makes recommendations to the PM and Lord Chancellor
5
Q
Who makes recommendations to the PM and Lord Chancellor?
A
Senior Salaries Review Body
6
Q
Who does the Senior Salaries Review Body make recommendations to?
A
PM and Lord Chancellor
7
Q
How much does the Lord Chief Justice earn?
A
£257,000
8
Q
How much do district judges earn?
A
£110,000
9
Q
What is the Security of Tenure?
A
- Judges can’t be removed from office unless a petition is max to the king and is passed by both houses
10
Q
What are the working practices of the judiciary?
A
- Reflect in importance of maintaining independence.
- Salary guaranteed
- National and local reach
11
Q
What are the aims of the judiciary?
A
- Protect citizens of unlawful acts.
- Charge offenders with correct punishments that suit crime.
