The Lord Chief Justice now decides where judges sit, and the type of cases they hear.
Leadership responsibilities
Judges often hold additional responsibilities over and above their day-to-day duties. Greater detail on the nature of this work is outlined in this section.Representation on Local Criminal Justice Boards - Circular letter from Senior Presiding Judge [ December 2004 ] (PDF 37kb)
Responsibilities of the Judge Members of the Probation Boards and their Liaison Functions with NOMS [ March 2005 ] (PDF 36kb)
Responsibilities of Resident Judges and Designated Civil and Family Judges [July 2004 ] (PDF 93kb)
Responsibilities of the Magistrates Liaison Judge [July 2004 ] (PDF 30kb)
Guidance on Liaison meetings between the Judiciary and NOMS and the Probation Service [August 2005] (PDF 36kb)