security of tenure

• What does it mean that superior judges have security of tenure?

  They can't be dismissed by the government.
• Where was the right that superior judges can't be dismissed by the government originated?

  The Act of Settlement 1701 which allowed them to hold office while of good behaviour.
• Where, currently, is the right that superior judges can't be dismissed by government contained?

  The Senior Courts Act 1981
• As a result of the Senior Courts Act 1981, what is the only way that a superior judge can be removed?

  By the monarch following a petition presented to him by both the Houses of Parliament.
• What are superior judges able to do since they have security of tenure?

  It gives them protection from political whims and allows them to be independent in their judgements.
• Who is able to dismiss inferior judges?

  The Lord Chancellor, with the consent of the Lord Chief Justice.
• For what reasons will the Lord Chancellor dismiss inferior judges?

  Incapacity or misbehaviour.