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W B T L E I. Judges II. Barristers III.Court Working Dresses in England and Wales Background Information Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two)
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two . Judge es A judge or justice is an appointed or elected official who presides over a court. The powers, functions, and training of judges varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction In USA, judges are not trained separately from lawyers and are generally appointed or elected from among practicing attorneys A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E A judge or justice is an appointed or elected official who presides over a court. The powers, functions, and training of judges varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. I. Judges In USA, judges are not trained separately from lawyers and are generally appointed or elected from among practicing attorneys. A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two) To be continued on the next page
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two) . Judge es Being a judge is usually a prestigious position in society and as a result a variety of solemn traditions have become Symbols of associated with the occupation in most nations of the world office judges wear long robes, usually black or red and sit on an elevated platform during trials. The standard judges uniform originated with the Roman oqa In some countries, nota bly Britain, judges also wear long wigs and use special gavels to instill order in the courtroom In the People's Republic of China, judges wore regular street clothes until 1984, when they began to wear military style uniforms, which were intended to demonstrate authority. These uniforms began to be replaced in 2000 by black robes similar to those in the rest of the world W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Being a judge is usually a prestigious position in society, and as a result a variety of solemn traditions have become associated with the occupation. In most nations of the world judges wear long robes, usually black or red, and sit on an elevated platform during trials. The standard judges uniform originated with the Roman toga. In some countries, notably Britain, judges also wear long wigs and use special gavels to instill order in the courtroom. In the People’s Republic of China, judges wore regular street clothes until 1984, when they began to wear military style uniforms, which were intended to demonstrate authority. These uniforms began to be replaced in 2000 by black robes similar to those in the rest of the world. Symbols of office Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two) I. Judges To be continued on the next page
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two . Judge es In most English speaking countries (particularly the USa)a judge is addressed Nomenclature as Your Honor" when presiding over the judge's court, as a sign of respect for the office The judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the judges of the supreme courts of several U.s. states and other countries are called justices" In the United Kingdom, a comparable rank is held by the House of Lords, its judges are not called judges, but Law Lords, and sit in the House of Lords as peers. W BTL E The end of Judges
W B T L E In most English speaking countries (particularly the USA) a judge is addressed as "Your Honor" when presiding over the judge's court, as a sign of respect for the office. The judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the judges of the supreme courts of several U.S. states and other countries are called “justices”. In the United Kingdom, a comparable rank is held by the House of Lords; its judges are not called judges, but Law Lords, and sit in the House of Lords as peers. Nomenclature Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two) I. Judges The end of Judges
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two) II misters In many common law jurisdictions, a barrister or advocate is a type of lawyer, particularly one entitled to appear before the superior courts of that jurisdiction The legal profession in England and Wales is divided between solicitors and barristers Both are trained in law but serve different functions in the practice of law. Solicitors are regulated by the Law Society, barristers by the General Council of the bar and the individual Inns of Court W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E In many common law jurisdictions, a barrister or advocate is a type of lawyer, particularly one entitled to appear before the superior courts of that jurisdiction. II. Barristers To be continued on the next page. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two) The legal profession in England and Wales is divided between solicitors and barristers. Both are trained in law but serve different functions in the practice of law. Solicitors are regulated by the Law Society, barristers by the General Council of the Bar and the individual Inns of Court
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two II Barristers Barristers work dress is very traditional in that they are required to wear a horsehair wig when ley appear as advocates in court, with a black Symbols gown and a dark suit and a white shirt with strips of white cotton called bands hanging before a wing collar. This makes them very easy to distinguish, although individuals can be disguised and anonymous, whereas the garments emphasize the dramatic nature of their calling The question of barristers' and judges clothing is currently th subject of review, and there is some pressure to adopt a more modem"style of dress, with European-style gowns worn over lounge suits W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Barristers Barristers' work dress is very traditional in that they are required to wear a horsehair wig when they appear as advocates in court, with a black gown and a dark suit and a white shirt with strips of white cotton called 'bands' hanging before a wing collar. This makes them very easy to distinguish, although individuals can be disguised and anonymous, whereas the garments emphasize the dramatic nature of their calling. The question of barristers' and judges' clothing is currently the subject of review, and there is some pressure to adopt a more "modern" style of dress, with European-style gowns worn over lounge suits. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two) Symbols
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two) II misters Most barristers are probably properly equated with US trial lawyers in that they do not deal with the public (or lay clients) directly, but through the intermediary of a solicitor. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Barristers Most barristers are probably properly equated with US trial lawyers in that they do not deal with the public (or lay clients) directly, but through the intermediary of a solicitor. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two)
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two) II misters Barristers are also found in northern ireland Ireland and Australia (in the states without a fused profession, namely New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Victoria). In Canada the professions of barrister and solicitor are fused and many lawyers refer to themselves with both names Unlike its common law brethren the united States does not draw a distinction between barristers and solicitors all lawyers who pass the bar exam may argue in court. W BTL E The end of barristers
W B T L E Barristers are also found in Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Australia (in the states without a fused profession, namely New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Victoria). In Canada the professions of barrister and solicitor are fused and many lawyers refer to themselves with both names. Unlike its common law brethren, the United States does not draw a distinction between barristers and solicitors; all lawyers who pass the bar exam may argue in court. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two) II. Barristers The end of Barristers
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part two) III.Court Working Dresses in Englandand wales Judges hearing criminal case High Court Judge Judges hearing Circuit Judge different cases wear Judges hearing civil cases different court dresses District Judge Barristers or Advocates Court clerk Court usher W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E III. Court Working Dresses in England and Wales To be continued on the next page. Judges hearing criminal cases High Court Judge Circuit Judge Judges hearing civil cases District Judge Barristers or Advocates Court Clerk Court Usher Judges hearing different cases wear different court dresses. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part two)
