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english judgesThe current system of judicial appointment in England is that all judicial applications
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Judges of the English legal system The current system of judicial appointment in England is that all judicial applications are made through the Lord Chancellors office. He and four most senior ranking members of the Judiciary will choose from a selection of candidates who will have over twenty years standing as a Barrister, many of which will have 'taken silk' to the order of Queens Counsel (QC's). High Court Judges and above are only appointed by request from the ranks of Queens Counsel. Barristers who do not become QC's may be selected as circuit judges and recorders. In every case, the Lord Chancellor has the final decision on the matter; however it is for the Prime Minister, with advice from the Lord Chancellor, to decide on who becomes a Court of Appeal or House of Lords judge. The Lord Chancellor is expected to be apolitical in his role...
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