Calls for judges to be assessed by court users have received strong backing from senior litigators, who have identified the quality of the judiciary as a major factor behind the length and expense of trials. Nearly half (43%) the respondents to a Legal Week survey of more than 100 senior litigators and barristers said they would 'definitely' support the introduction of an 'upward appraisal' of judges, with a further 41% indicating they might support such a move.
September 05, 2007 at 10:41 PM
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Calls for judges to be assessed by court users have received strong backing from senior litigators, who have identified the quality of the judiciary as a major factor behind the length and expense of trials.
Nearly half (43%) the respondents to a Legal Week survey of more than 100 senior litigators and barristers said they would ‘definitely’ support the introduction of an ‘upward appraisal’ of judges, with a further 41% indicating they might support such a move.
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