The judiciary and its role

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Recall questions on the different levels of judge and their work in the civil and criminal courts.

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1. 1

   What is a Recorder and what is distinctive about their role?

   Model answer

   Recorders are part-time judges who sit in Crown Courts and County Courts, often being practising barristers or solicitors.

2. 2

   Where do District Judges sit and what types of cases do they handle?

   Model answer

   District Judges sit in County Courts and handle civil matters including small claims, fast track and some multi-track cases.

3. 3

   In which courts do Circuit Judges sit?

   Model answer

   Circuit Judges sit in Crown Courts for criminal cases and County Courts for more complex civil cases.

4. 4

   What is the role of Lords Justices of Appeal?

   Model answer

   Lords Justices of Appeal sit in the Court of Appeal hearing appeals from lower courts in both civil and criminal divisions.

5. 5

   What types of cases do Justices of the Supreme Court hear?

   Model answer

   Justices of the Supreme Court hear final appeals on points of law of general public importance.

6. 6

   Who are magistrates and what is their status?

   Model answer

   Magistrates (Justices of the Peace) are lay volunteers who hear summary criminal offences and some civil matters in Magistrates' Courts.

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