Judges NOT COMPLETE

    Cards (7)

    • 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