judiciary Flashcards
(12 cards)
In the Supreme Court what type of judge would u find ?
Justice of Supreme Court
The head of Supreme Court is president of it
What is the role of judge in Supreme Court ?
Hears appeals on point in civil and criminal cases
What type of judge is in the court of appeal ?
Lord justice of appeal
Managed by the civil division of head master of the rolls
What is the role of judge in Court of appeal ?
Hear appeals in civil cases on finding of liability and or amount rewarded
What type of judge is in the high court ?
High court judge
1) Head of chancery division
2) Head of family division
3) Head of queens bench division
What is the role of a high court judge ?
Judge can sit on one of three high court divisions
They hear large value first instance civil cases to decide liability and remedy
Hear appeals from lower courts in civil and criminal cases
What type of judge is in county court ?
Circuit judge
Recorders - part time
District judge - small claims
What is the role of judge in County Court ?
Civil cases
Decide liability and remedies
What type of judge is in a magistrate court ?
District judge
What is the role of judge in magistrate Court ?
Decide verdict
Pass sentences
What type of judge is in a tribunal court ?
Tribunal judge
What is the role of judge in tribunal Court ?
Hear cases of specific civil issues , such as employment disputes
