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1
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What is judges security of tenure?

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Hard for senior judges to be removed
Requires a vote in both Houses of Parliament
Junior judges can be removed by the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice

2
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What are judges guaranteed salaries?

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Salaries are free from political manipulation

Drawn from a consolidated fund

3
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What is the contempt of courts?

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Sub judice rules
Offence for ministers to speak out publicly
During the course of legal proceedings

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What is the independent appointments system?

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JAC

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