Going to court

Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal is an appellate court, meaning that it deals with appeals from the lower
courts.
Crown Court
The Crown Court deals with more serious criminal cases such as murder, rape or robbery, some of
which are on appeal or referred from Magistrates' Courts.
Family Law Courts
Family matters are dealt with in the Family Division of the High Court, by district judges in County
Courts and in Family Proceedings Courts.
High Court
The High Court has three divisions: Chancery, Queens Bench and Family. All three divisions hear
appeals from other courts, as well as first instance cases.
Magistrates' Court
Magistrates, also known as Justices of the Peace, are unpaid trained members of their local
community.
Tribunals
Tribunals deal with over a million cases a year, on dozens of different issues
County Court and Patents County Court
What do I call a judge?
There are certain protocols that are followed when addressing members of the judiciary.

here are certain protocols that are followed when addressing members
of the judiciary.

Court of Appeal Judge

High Court Judges
High Court Masters & Registrars
Circuit judges
District Judges
District Judge (Magistrates' Courts)
Magistrates
Tribunal Judges
Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Judges
Employment Judges