A judge is a person who is appointed to adjudicate court cases. Judges are usually members of the court, a public institution responsible for applying the law to specific cases and conflicts.
Wrong judge pronounces sentence
Issuing a verdict in court
Symbols in court coloring book
Symbols of the supreme court
Judge with a gavel
Children's storybook judge
Court and issuance of judgment
Court hearing
Madam judge in court
A little judge from a children's fairy tale
Printable Judge Coloring Book
Court coloring book
Judge - interesting facts and information
- Legal basis: In Poland, the status and tasks of judges are defined in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and in the Law on the System of Common Courts.
- Impartiality and independence: Judges are obliged to maintain impartiality and independence. They may not belong to political parties or engage in public activities incompatible with the principles of judicial independence and the independence of judges.
- Education: Judges usually have a law degree and have gone through the judicial apprenticeship process, which includes theoretical and practical training in the law. After completing the apprenticeship, an aspiring judge must pass the judicial exam.
- Features: The main tasks of a judge include adjudicating civil, criminal, family and labor cases, interpreting and applying the law, and ensuring that trials are conducted in accordance with the law and the principles of justice.
- Division into grades and specializations: Judges can specialize in different areas of law, such as criminal law, civil law, family law, labor law, etc. There is also a hierarchy in the judicial structure - there are district court judges, district court judges, appellate court judges, as well as the Supreme Court, which is the highest judicial authority in common law cases.
- Independence: Judges are irremovable - this means that they cannot be removed from office for their rulings, as long as they act in accordance with the law. This principle is fundamental to preserving the independence of the judiciary and protecting the rights of citizens.
