The Judiciary

A revision quiz on the judiciary and their various roles.

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What can judges do if legislation doesn't comply with the Human Rights Act 1998?
Declarations of incompatability
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What is the role of a judge in criminal cases?
To decide on a sentence and act as arbiters of law
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Who is at the top of the judge hierarchy?
Lord Chief Justice
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What act changed the role of the Lord Chancellor and the Judicial Appointments process?
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
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How many judges were appointed by the Queen to the Supreme Court?
12
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Who decides on the final appointment of judges?
Lord Chancellor
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What is the role of a judge in criminal cases?

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To decide on a sentence and act as arbiters of law

Card 3

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Who is at the top of the judge hierarchy?

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Card 4

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What act changed the role of the Lord Chancellor and the Judicial Appointments process?

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Card 5

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How many judges were appointed by the Queen to the Supreme Court?

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