The Judiciary Flashcards
1
Q
Lord Chief Justice
A
Head of the judiciary
2
Q
Superior judges
A
Supreme court, court of appeal, high court
3
Q
Inferior judges
A
Circuit - crown and county
District - small claims
Recorders - part time
4
Q
Qualifications
A
- based on legal qualifications and experience
- selection - judicial appointments commission - recommends to Lord Chancellor
- appointment made by queen
5
Q
Security of tenure
A
Cannot be dismissed by government.
Never been used to remove an English judge.
6
Q
Immunity from lawsuit
A
Judges have immunity from being sued from any acts they carry out in their judicial function. Sirros v Moore
7
Q
Reasons for independence
A
- protects from abuse of power by the executive
