Judiciary
Justices of Appeal
The Justices of the Court of Appeal are responsible for hearing appeals and ensuring fair application of the law in higher court decisions.
Chief Justice
James Lewis KC was appointed Chief Justice of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the British Antarctic Territory and the British Indian Ocean Territory in January 2018.
Senior Magistrate
His Honour Judge Malcolm Simmons is a UK-qualified lawyer and judge. He qualified in England in 1992 and has worked in England and Wales and overseas. He was a senior international judge for over thirteen years.
Justices of the Peace
The office of Justice of the Peace or JP has existed for hundreds of years. People holding the office perform an essential public service by dispensing justice within their community; hearing a range of criminal & non-criminal cases in the Summary Court.
Guide to Judicial Conduct
The Guide to Judicial Conduct provides a set of principles and standards members of the Judiciary are expected to abide by.
Practice Direction
Practice Directions cover key legal processes, including family law, infectious diseases, and communications with the court.
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the Courts & Tribunals Department
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