The Judiciary (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Define 'judiciary'
Define 'judiciary'
All types of judges in the English legal system
Meaning of 'adjudicate'
Meaning of 'adjudicate'
Judges decide on matters of law
Where do inferior judges work?
Where do inferior judges work?
Crown Court and below
Where do superior judges serve?
Where do superior judges serve?
High Court and above
Who leads the Supreme Court?
Who leads the Supreme Court?
President of the Supreme Court
Who heads Court of Appeal Criminal Division?
Who heads Court of Appeal Criminal Division?
Lord Chief Justice
Who heads Court of Appeal Civil Division?
Who heads Court of Appeal Civil Division?
Master of the Rolls
Judge's role in jury trial
Judge's role in jury trial
Decides points of law; jury determines guilt
Case establishing immunity from suit
Case establishing immunity from suit
Sirros v Moore (1975)
Define judicial independence
Define judicial independence
Judges decide based solely on law & evidence, no interference