29% of Judges in 2018 Were Female
TITLE
In 2018, research showed that 29% of judges were female. Describe the recruitment and appointment processes for the judiciary. Assess whether these processes can improve diversity in the judiciary.
ESSAY
Title: Promoting Diversity in the Judiciary: An Analysis of the Recruitment and Appointment Processes
I. Introduction
A. Background on the Diversity in the Judiciary
B. Importance of Diversity in the Judiciary
C. Thesis Statement
II. Recruitment and Appointment Processes for the Judiciary
A. Constitutional Reform Act 2005
B. Crime & Courts Act 2013
C. Judicial Appointments Commission
D. Judicial Qualities and Qualifications
E. Courts & Legal Services Act 1990
F. Tribunals, Court and Enforcement Act 2007
III. Processes for Different Judicial Roles
A. Justices of the Supreme Court
B. Lords Justices of Appeal
C. High Court Judges
D. Inferior Judges
IV. Assessment of the Recruitment and Appointment Processes in Improving Diversity
A. Openness of the Process
B. Inclusion of Solicitors in the Judiciary
C. Advertisement of Judicial Posts
D. Acceptance of Applications from Diverse Backgrounds (e.g., practitioners, law educators, mediators)
E. Increasing Representation of Women and Individuals from BME Backgrounds
V. Evaluation
A. Progress Made in Promoting Diversity
B. Remaining Challenges and Areas for Improvement
C. Prospects for Future Enhancements in Judicial Diversity
VI. Conclusion
A. Restate the Importance of Diversity in the Judiciary
B. Summarize Key Findings regarding Judicial Recruitment and Appointment Processes
C. Highlight the Need for Continued Efforts to Enhance Diversity in the Judiciary
This structure will help in organizing the essay effectively and addressing the key components of the recruitment and appointment processes for the judiciary, particularly in relation to promoting diversity.
SUBJECT
LAW
PAPER
A level and AS level
NOTES
In 2018, research indicated that 29% of judges were female. The recruitment and appointment processes for the judiciary include various factors such as the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, the Crime & Courts Act 2013, the Judicial Appointments Commission, judicial qualities and qualifications, the Courts & Legal Services Act 1990, the Tribunals, Court and Enforcement Act 2007, and processes for Justices of the Supreme Court, Lords Justices of Appeal, High Court Judges, and inferior judges.
The evaluation of these processes suggests that they are now more open, providing solicitors with the opportunity to potentially reach higher levels of the judiciary. Moreover, posts are now being advertised, and individuals from outside the judiciary, such as those practicing law, teaching law, or working as mediators and arbitrators, are encouraged to apply. As a result, women and individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds are increasingly becoming judges at all levels.