Listen to evidence: Judges hear evidence in criminal cases and make rulings based on the information presented
Pass sentences: Judges pass sentences for those convicted of crimes
Uphold the rule of law: Judges uphold the principle of criminal justice and the rule of law
Resolve disputes: Judges resolve disputes over issues of law and fact
Most often a judge hears them on their own, deciding them by finding facts and applying the relevant law. There may be argument presented about the facts, and about what that law actually is. When the argument has finished the judge will give a reasoned judgment.
to be a judge must have -
qualification’s / experience
consists of
government- parliament - judiciary
independence of judiciary
Immunity from suit (can’t be sued for decisions they make, even if they make a mistake
Independence from the legislator (judges aren’t involved in law making)
