MCQ Chapter 8

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What are the 3 stages that a Judge must complete in order to reach decision?
Deciding the facts of a case based upon evidence presented, establishing relevant law and applying the law to the facts
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What was the purpose of changes made the qualifications required to be a judge in the TCE Act 2007
To promote diversity in Judicial appointments
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What amounts of ‘law related activity’ for the purpose of s52 of the TCE 2007?
1. Carrying our judicial functions 2. Acting as arbitrator 3. Practice/employed as lawyer 4. Advising on application of law 5. Teaching or researching law 6. Drafting documents involved in persons rights or obligations 7. Acting as mediator etc
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What changes were made to the role of Lord Chancellor by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005?
LC no longer acts in judicial capacity; not the speaker for the HOL; under duty for responsibility for matters relating to the judiciary/ admin of justice
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Who are the most senior judges in the UK and how many are there?
12 justices of the Supreme Court
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When did the Supreme Court of the UK begin operating?
1st October 2009
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In which courts can the Lord Justice sit in?
CoA - criminal division, high court, crown court, county court and Magistrates
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Who are the presidents of the two divisions of CoA?
Master of Rolls
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In what way does a typical bench in CoA criminal differ from CoA civil?
Civil: heard by a combination of LJs and beads of divisions,usually sit with 3 judges. Criminal: usually heard by 3 , one high court and Senior Circuit or 2 HC Judges may sit with LCJ
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What is a puisne judge?
A high court judge
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In what court do circuit judges normally sit?
Crown and County
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What is the difference between district judge, a district Magistrates judge, and a Magistrate?
District: sit in county court, deal with civil matters. District (M): deal with more complex cases both criminal and civil and hear specialist cases- legally qualified on judicial appointment . Magistrates: mostly criminal, no legal qualification
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What is the role of coroners Court?
Inquisitional - investigate unexplained or sudden deaths that are reported to them
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What is the JAC? - what is its task and when has it done this?
Judicial appointments commission; responsible for recruitment and selection of judges since the 3rd April 2006
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What is the significance of section 64 of the constitutional reform act 2005?
The JAC haas statutory duty under the CRA 2005 to encourage greater diversity among those available for selection
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What is the significance of Schedule 13, part 2, para 10 of the CRA 2005?
The JAC, while appointing on merit, can appoint the candidate who will increase the diversity of the judiciary
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What body is responsible for training the judiciary and what 3 key aspects has it identified as necessary?
The judicial College and 1. Substantive law, evidence and procedure 2. Judicial skills 3. Social context
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Who or what deals with complaints concerning the personal conduct of a members of the judiciary?
Judicial conducts and investigations office (JCIO)
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