Unit 4 AC3:1 Role of the Judiciary

What is the role of a judge sitting in Crown Court?

• To make prosecution decisions

• To interpret the law through judicial precedent and statutory interpretation

• To make bail decisions of suspects who pose a risk to the public

• To introduce new statutes

During a criminal trial, the role of the judge is to:

• Provide legal advice to the defendant.
• Make legal decisions on behalf of the jury and advise them on the verdict

• Ensure a fair trial, explain the law to the jury and uphold human rights.

• Prosecute the defendant in court.

In the event of a guilty verdict, the role of the judge is:

• To declare the defendant innocent.
• To oversee the jury's deliberation.
• To provide legal advice to the defendant.
• To determine the sentence.

A judge sitting in the Crown Court is

• Inferior judge

• Superior Judge

The role of a judge sitting in a appellate court in England and Wales is:

• To provide legal advice to the parties involved.
• To impose new sentences on defendants.
• To review and determine the correctness of lower court decisions.
• To conduct trials and hear witness testimonies.

A judge sitting in a court of appeal is known as a:

• Superior Judge

• Inferior Judge

The judiciary is funded through

• Central taxation

• Local taxation

• Charities

• Voluntary contributions

Judicial salaries are set by the Ministry of Justice which acts on the advice of the:

• Ministry of Judges

• A Panel of Judges

• Senior Salaries Review Body

• The Monarch

A successful solicitor or barrister can earn

• Less than a judge

• About the same as a judge

• More than a judge

The most senior judge in England and Wales is called the:

• Lord Chief Justice
• High Court Judge
• Lord Chancellor
• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court