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A Deemster is a judge in the Isle of Man. The High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man is presided over by a Deemster.
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A Defence Solicitor argues for the defendent and may offer mitigation before sentencing. You may also encounter a defence Counsel. Some Defence Solicitors also have a right of audience in Crown Court and can conduct trials without a Barrister.
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The Defendant in civil cases is the person who has a claim made against them. They can either admit liability in part or in full, Â or dispute claim.
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The Defendant in criminal cases is the person standing trial or appearing for sentence.
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Deputy Circuit Judges are Judges that sit part-time in retirement. A retired Circuit Judge still retains the title 'His Honour' or 'Her Honour' for life, but 'Judge' is dropped from the title.
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A Designated Civil Judge is a Judge designated to deal with the Civil Justice Reforms for a group of courts.
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A District Judge is a type of Magistrate who is legally qualified and paid.
They usually sit alone and are addressed as Sir or Madam.
They decide 'mode of trial', take plea, consider evidence and give a verdict making the decision whether to...
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Who is a Duty Solicitor? In the United Kingdom a duty solicitor is a solicitor whose services are available to a person either suspected of, or charged with, a criminal offence pro bono (free of charge), if the person does not have access to a...
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