Tag: North Ireland
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Access
Definition of Access In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Access : Formerly. the opportunity to visit a child that was granted (at the discretion of the court) to its parent when the other parent had the care and control of the child after divorce or when a…
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Jurisdiction
Company Winding-up by the Court: Jurisdiction Jurisdiction in North Ireland Term for the area of judicial responsibility. It can refer to geographical or scope of work responsibility. Jurisdiction in Scotland Heritable Jurisdiction Heritable Jurisdiction, in the law of Scotland, grants […]
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Crown
Definition of Crown In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Crown : The office (a *corporation sole) in which supreme power in the UK is legally vested. The person filling it at any given time is referred to as the sovereign (a king or queen: See also Queen).…
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Judge
Judge Meaning Judge in Scottish Law The expert in law who is in charge of all court proceedings and ensures legal rules are followed. Judge in North Ireland An officer of the crown who sits to administer justice according to the law. Meaning of Judge The following is an old definition of Judge […]
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Booklet
Applicant Information Booklet in North Ireland An information booklet is issued for each vacancy. It aims to provide applicants with a better understanding of the nature of the judicial office being advertised, our assessment and selection process, and access to guidance on how to make an […]
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Judicial Shadowing Scheme
Judicial Shadowing Scheme in North Ireland A NIJAC run scheme which provides Solicitors, Barristers, Doctors and land valuation experts with a unique opportunity to shadow a judicial office holder in the courts and in some tribunals throughout Northern Ireland. Additional information on the […]
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Reasonable Adjustments
Reasonable adjustments in North Ireland Under disability legislation, organisations have a positive duty to take steps to meet disabled people's needs, even if this requires more favourable treatment, such as making reasonable adjustments. NIJAC will endeavour to ensure that the […]
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Merit Principle
Merit principle in North Ireland The principle that guides all judicial appointments. NIJAC is committed to equality of opportunity for all who are eligible for judicial office and welcomes applications from women and men from all backgrounds and sections of the community. We recommend for […]
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Lord Chancellor
Note: For information about Chancellor in general, click here. The Lord Chancellor is the minister responsible to Parliament for courts, tribunals and the justice system. He has a statutory duty to uphold the continued independence of the judiciary. His statutory responsibilities include […]
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Direct Rule
Direct Rule in North Ireland The governing of Northern Ireland by the Government in London rather than by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Counsel
Definition of Counsel In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Counsel : A barrister, barristers collectively, or anyone advising and representing litigants. Counsel Meaning Counsel in Scottish Law Advocates who act for the prosecution and the defence. Counsel […]
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Industrial Tribunals
Industrial Tribunals in North Ireland Industrial Tribunals are independent judicial bodies in Northern Ireland that hear and determine claims to do with employment matters. The Office of the Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal (OITFET) is staffed by personnel responsible for […]
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Bar
The Bar Definition of Bar In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Bar : 1. A legal impediment. 2. An imaginary barrier in a court of law. Only Queen’s Counsel, officers of the court, and litigants in person are allowed between the bar and the *bench […]
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Case Law
Definition of Case Law In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Case Law : The body of law set out in judicial decisions, as distinct from *statute law. See also precedent. Definition of Case Law This is the process whereby the past decisions of judges create […]
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Social Security and Child Support Commissioners
Social Security and Child Support Commissioners in North Ireland The Social Security and Child Support Commissioners are an appellate jurisdiction responsible for dealing with appeals on a point of law from the decision of an Appeal Tribunal. Additional information can be found on the Northern […]