considered afresh.
Moreover, the deployment of deputies is expensive
unless it is done to meet a clear need. As I understand the system an
To the extent early decision is taken as to how many courts will sit. that full-time judicial officers cannot man them a number of deputies is then appointed in advance. They remain in their temporary posts throughout the pre-determined period of their assignments even if the There were occasions this workload happens to be below the forecast.
summer when the lists for both the established and deputy judges in the
High Court were extremely light.
18.
more
In suggesting that the use of deputy judges is too high I am In not proposing that
full-time judges take their place. paragraph 6 above a systematic method of bidding for judgepower is set
out.
The bids will be made on the basis of the forecast caseload, the constant application and review of the means of improving efficiency as varicusly recommended in this Report and continuous monitoring. Presiders and administrators will be thinking how they can manage with existing or even reduced establishments by better handling of the flow
of court business.
19.
for
a
The Appointment of Part-time and Deputy Judges
It has been put to me that the Judiciary would be the better
full
for and
of the systematic development
arrangements
appointing part-time judges. There is now a regular system in England and Wales in which many private practitioners, whether they aspire to full-time judicial office or not, serve as part-time judges. They are
called Recorders
are appointed for
on renewable three years
contracts. The minimum commitment is twenty days a year and they are
paid daily fees. These are among the advantages :-
and
(1) the legal profession can make a substantial
contribution:
to judicial needs
and
demonstrate. a commitment to the public
service;
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