About the Judiciary

This section contains a wide range of information about the judiciary. You can learn more about the roles, responsibilities and powers of the different members of the judiciary; read about a day in the life of a judge; or find out about the history of court dress.

There's also information on the history of the judiciary; the importance of judicial independence; and how the changes brought about by the 2005 Constitutional Reform Act affect the judiciary.

Court dress section

What do judges wear

We all have a perception of what a judge looks like – probably someone in a red gown and a long wig – but as this section explains, the reality is somewhat different. Court dress

Terms of service section

Judicial terms of service

Information about the judiciary: salaries; conduct; leave and more.

Judicial terms of service

Roles, types and jurisdiction section

Roles, types and jurisdiction

This section has information about the roles, types and jurisdiction of the judiciary. So what is a circuit judge, who hears criminal cases and what does a tribunal judge do? Roles, Types and Jurisdiction

Forms of address

How do I address a judge?

There are certain protocols that are followed when addressing members of the judiciary and this page sets out information about these.Forms of address