The Judiciary (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

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The Judiciary
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The judiciary definition

All judges within the English legal system

Magistrates' status in judicial system

Lay persons, NOT part of judiciary

Supreme Court judge title

Justices of the Supreme Court

Supreme Court primary role

Hear appeals on points of law

Head of Court of Appeal Criminal Division

Lord Chief Justice

Head of Court of Appeal Civil Division

Master of the Rolls

Alternative name for High Court Judge

Puisne Judge

Recorder definition

Part-time judge (practising barrister/solicitor)

Judge & jury roles in Crown Court trials

Judge: law & sentence; Jury: facts/verdict

District Judge (Magistrates' Court) status

Legally qualified professional, not lay person

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