JUDGES PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR LAW

 

PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR LAW 12. JUDGES

 

A Judicial appointments in England and Wales Judicial office Court Number Lords of Appeal in Ordinary (also known as Law Lords) House of Lords 12 Lord Justices of Appeal Court of Appeal 37 High Court Judges High Court of Justice 107 Circuit Judges Crown Court and County Court 638 Recorders Crown Court and County Court 1359 District Judges (Civil) County Court 422 Deputy District Judges (Civil) County Court 751 District Judges ( also known as Stipendiary Magistrates) Magistrate’s Court 139 Deputy District Judges Magistrate’s Court 148 B The training of judges The Judicial Studies Board (JBS) is responsible for the training of judges, lay magistrates, and members of Tribunals in England and Wales. The JSB would normally organise the following for an appointee Recorder in the Crown Court: an induction course; visits to penal establishments, for example prison and young offender institutions; meetings with personnel from the Probation Service, which deals with criminals, often young offenders, C Civil courts: sentencing and court orders Judges in civil courts can fine, commit to imprisonment (normally between 28 days and six months) or give a suspended sentence – where imprisonment does not take place unless the offender commits another offence. EXERCISES 12.1 Match the judicial offices in the box with the required qualifications below (1-4). Bear in mind the hierarchical structure of the courts. Look at A opposite to help you. Lord of Appeal in Ordinary Lord Justice of Appeal Circuit Judge District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) 1 must have been qualified as a lawyer for at least seven years. 2 must have been qualified for ten years, although three years’ service as a full-time District judge is allowed. 12.2 Complete the definitions. Look at A and B opposite to help you. 1 ___________ ___________-collective word for a group of judges and the name of the place where a judge sits in court. 2 ___________ ___________ - formal collective word for all the judges in the legal system. 12.3 Complete the sentences. Look at C opposite to help you.

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