divisions

• What are the 3 divisions of the High court?

  • Kings Bench division (KBD)
  • Family division
  • Chancery division
• Which is the largest division in the high court?

  Kings Bench Division
• What claims are heard in the High Court, KBD? Examples

  Contract and tort claims over £100,000, e.g. Negligence like personal injury, breach of contract and deformation.
• What else does the KBD hear?

  Applications for judicial reviews, appeals from the county court.
• What criminal jurisdiction does the KBD have?

  Hear appeals from the Magistrates and Crown courts if there is a point of law.
• Who tries the cases in the KBD?

  A single judge and presided over by the President of the KBD.
• What cases does the Family division deal with?

  Family cases, especially to children under the Childrens Act 1989.
• What cases does the Family Division hear?

  Cases involving divorce, probate, medical treatment under the Family Law Act 1996 and is the only court allowed to deal with wardships.

  Also appeals from the Family court.
• How many Judges hear the cases in the Family Division?

  20 Judges and it is overseen by the President of the Family Division.
• What does the Chancery Division deal with?

  A variety of civil work relating to corporate and personal insolvency disputes, business, trade and industry disputes, copyright, disputes relating to trust properties and appeals from County courts.