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The Judiciary, Judicial Independence - Coggle Diagram
The Judiciary
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Roles
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Administering justice - determining guilt, imposing sentences, ensuring fair legal procedures are followed.
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Skills
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Sound judgement - logical, impartial and firm decisions
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CRA 2005
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The CRA 2005 is a UK statute that modernised the constitution by separating the judiciary from the legislative and executive, increasing judicial independence.
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Qualities
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Impartiality - No bias, prejudice or personal interest can sway the outcome of a case.
Integrity - Maintain high moral standards, honesty and professional conduct.
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JAC appointments
An independent body that selects candidates for judicial office in courts and tribunals in England and Wales, as well as some UK-wide tribunals, based solely on merit.
The commission is completely responsible for assessing the merit of the candidates and selecting candidates for appointment.
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The commission must consult the Lord Chief Justice and another judge of the same experience before recommending a candidate for appointment.
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