The judiciary part 1 Flashcards
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What is the judiciary?
The collective term for judges and courts.
What are the 2 categories of judges?
Superior judges and inferior judges.
What are superior judges?
Highly experienced judges who handle more serious cases.
What are examples of superior judges?
Supreme court justices
High court judges
What are inferior judges?
Judges in lower courts who deal with less serious cases.
What are examples of inferior judges?
Magistrates
District judges
Circuit judges
Where do superior judges sit?
In the high court and above..
What is the role of judges?
To interpret and apply the law impartially.
What is the qualification of a judge?
A legal qualification (except magistrates) and years of experience.
Who are judges selected by?
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
What are the duties of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC)?
Select candidates solely on merit
Select only people of good character
Encourage judicial diversity
How many commissioners are in the JAC?
15 commissioners.
What are some qualities listed by the JAC as desirable in a judge?
Efficiency
Intellectual capacity
Communication skills
How are judges selected and appointed?
Online application form
Shortlisting
Panel interview
JAC makes selection
Appointed by king
What is involved in judicial training?
Initial introduction training with residential course and mentoring.
What are the three main elements of judicial training?
Judicial skills training
Social context
Academic programmes
