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The Judges Notes

Updated The Judges Notes

GDL English Legal System Notes

GDL English Legal System

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The judges

  • The role of the judges

    • The judges play a central role under the British constitution, playing a vital but sensitive role in controlling the exercise of power by the state.

  • Judicial hierarchy

    • At the head of the judiciary is the President of the Courts of England and Wales.

    • The most senior judges are the Justices of the Supreme Court.

    • At the next level down, sitting in the Court of Appeal, are 38 judges known as Lords Justices of Appeal and Lady Justices of Appeal.

  • Appointing the judges

    • The way in which judges are appointed has been radically reformed by provisions in the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

    • The Act contains provisions for the establishment of a new Judicial Appointments Commission.

    • It is hoped that the creation of this body will help to put an end to the breaches of the principle of separation of powers and reinforce judicial independence.

    • Depending on their rank, judges are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister or by the Lord Chancellor.

  • Training

    • Training is provided by the Judicial College.

  • Termination of appointment There are five ways in which a judge may leave office:

    • Dismissal;

    • Discipline;

    • Resignation;

    • Retirement; and

    • Removal due to...

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