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Judiciary is an online platform providing information about the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary of England and Wales. For the first time in almost 900 years, judicial independence is now officially enshrined in law.
An outline structure for the organization of the judiciary has been created. This document provides greater detail about the way
in which the changes set out in the Constitutional Reform Act impact on the judiciary. The Lord Chief Justice has created a Judicial Executive Board to help provide judicial direction and he has also strengthened the existing Judges’ Council, which is representative of all levels of the judiciary.
The Lord Chancellor’s role changed dramatically in 2006, as a result of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. The real differences are in the day-to-day management of the judiciary, the way judges are appointed and the way complaints are dealt with. These are now truly independent, to enhance accountability, public confidence, and effectiveness.