What does the training of inferior judges consist of?
A one week course which deals with sentencing, running a criminal court, and human awareness, they also have to spend a week shadowing an experienced judge before sitting themselves
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What does the training of superior judges consist of?
One day course are run from time to time to update judges on major changes in the law
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What is the aim of the Judicial College?
To satisfy the requirements of judicial leaders, promote development, improve effectiveness, and enhance public confidence in the justice system
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What are the arguments for the training not preparing judges adequately?
Training is very short, focuses on the Crown Court so inadequate for the civil courts, training is voluntary for superior judges
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What are the arguments for the training preparing judges adequately?
They are experienced lawyers who do not need a-lot of training, focuses on specific skills so judges are prepared, sentencing is consistent by judges suggesting training is better
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