What was the year that the appointment process changed?
2005
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Who used to be responsible for the previous selection of judges?
The Lord Chancellor
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Why was the previous process flawed?
It was far too secret and discriminatory
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What was the act that changed the appointment process?
The Constitutional Reform Act 2005
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Which body currently is responsible for the appointment of Judges
The Judicial Appointments Commission
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Who is part of the Commission? ( 6 bullet points)
1) 6 lay members 2) 5 judges, superior and inferior 3) 1 Barrister 4) 1 Solicitor 5) 1 Magistrates 6) 1 Tribunal member
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What are some key features of the process?
The appointments are based solely on merit and the Commission is entirely responsible for assessing the merit of the candidates and selecting candidates for appointment.
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What are some other features?
No candidate can be appointed unless recommended by the Commission
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Who must the Commission consult with before recommending a candidate?
The Lord Chief Justice
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What are the 5 judicial qualities that are looked or by the commission?
Intellectual capacity, personal qualities e.g. integrity, sound judgement, efficiency, authority and communication skills and ability to understand and deal fairly
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Who used to be responsible for the previous selection of judges?
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The Lord Chancellor
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Why was the previous process flawed?
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What was the act that changed the appointment process?
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Which body currently is responsible for the appointment of Judges
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