Term
| What is the role of a judge in civil proceedings? |
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Definition
| They will Oversee Proceedings, decide questions of law, the verdict and what remedy or amount of damages will be awarded. |
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| What is the role of a judge in criminal proceedings? |
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Definition
| They will oversee proceedings, advise the jury, decide questions of law and what sentence to impose. |
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| What is the role of judges in appeal hearings? |
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Definition
| Three judges will decide whether a trial was conducted fairly or a sentence or awarded damages is fair. |
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Term
| What is the funtion of district judges and what qualifications do they need? |
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Definition
Function: administer the county couurt and sit in the small claims court.
Qualifications: Advocates with 7 years experience. |
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| What is the funtion of Recorders and what qualifications do they have? |
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Definition
Functions: Part-time judges who sit in Crown and County courts.
Qualifications: Advocates with 10 years experience or experienced District judges. |
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| What is the funtion of Circuit Judges and what qualifications do they have? |
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Definition
Functions: sit in the Crown court and the County court.
Qualifiactions: Advocates with 10 years experience or experienced Circuit Judges. |
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| What is the funtion of High Court Judges and what qualifications do they have? |
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Definition
Functions: Sit in Various Divisions of the High Court.
Qualifications: Appointed from advocates with 10 years experience or experienced Circuit Judges. |
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| What is the funtion of Lords justices of appeal and what qualifications do they have? |
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Functions: Sit in the court of appeal.
Qualifications Appointed from experienced High Court Judges or advocates with 10 years experience. |
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| What is the funtion of Justices of the supreme Court and what qualifications do they have? |
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Functions:Most senior Judges and sit in the supreme court.
Qualifications: Appointed from experienced court of appeal judges or advocates with 15 years experience. |
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