Judges NOT COMPLETE

• What is the necessary qualification for a Justice of the Supreme Court?

  They must have held high judicial office in the Court of Appeal, and held a Supreme Court qualification for at least 15 years
• What is the necessary qualification for a Lord Justice of Appeal?

  They must have a 7 year High Court qualification or be an existing High Court Judge
• What is the necessary qualification for a High Court Judge?

  Must have the right to practise in the High Court for 7 years or have been a Circuit Judge for 2 years
• What is the necessary qualification for a Circuit Judge?

  Must have rights of audience in the Crown or County Court for 7years, or have been a Recorder
• What is the necessary qualification for a Recorder?

  Must have practised as a barrister for 7 years
• What is the necessary qualification for a District Judge?

  Must have a 5 year general qualification as a solicitor or barrister
• What social background do superior judges tend to come from?

  Superior judges tend to come from middle/upper class backgrounds