High Court judge
Appellate bench member
A High Court judge is a judge who sits on the High Court of Justice, typically the principal trial court for serious civil and criminal matters in countries using the British legal system.
In England and Wales, High Court judges hear complex cases and may also sit in the Court of Appeal.
The title carries significant prestige within the judiciary: She was appointed a High Court judge last year.
- benchShared seating surface
- gavelSmall ceremonial hammer
- robesLong loose outer garments
- wigArtificial head covering
- verdictOfficial court decision
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High Court judgemagistrate
Civil judicial officer
justice of the peace · traffic court judge · district judge · coroner
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