Superior judges

Two types of judges

Superior + Inferior

The Supreme Court judges are called ?

Justices of the Supreme Court

They hear final....

Appeals from all courts in the uk

They are the most....

Senior judges in the country

Role in criminal cases

• appeals on a point of law of utmost significance

Role in civil cases

• cases involving significant legal principles clarity/development of the law

How many should there be ?

12

According to what Act?

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Qualification

Appointed from court of appeal or existing senior judge for at least 15 years

How many cases do they hear a year ?

Up to a 100

They set...

Precedent for the lower courts to follow

The Court of Appeal judges are called ?

Lord justices of appeal

Head of criminal division ?

Lord Chief Justice

Head of Civil division ?

Master of the Rolls

How many are there ?

36

They decide....

Whether there's basis for appeal

Role in civil cases

Hear appeal cases from the HC and County Court

Role in criminal cases

Hear appeals from CC

they can also set....

Precedent if there is none for them to follow

Qualification

B or S for at least 7 years or existing appointed high court judge

High Court Judges

High Court judge

Where do they sit ?

In one of the three divisions: QBD, Chancery, Family

Role in criminal cases

Hear case stated appeals from MC

Role in Civil Cases

• hear cases of first instance such as high value personal injury

• listen to legal arguments

• will decide how many damages to reward

• Hear appeals from county and high court

Qualification

B or S for at least 7 years or existing circuit judge for 2 years