... the formation of fixed rules for the interpretation of cases (judicial precedent) and thus the creation of laws. The legitimacy of Parliament as an elected body is rarely questioned - and thus the legitimacy of laws passed by parliament is without question. Judges are not elected and therefore there has been significant criticism of their activity in the creation of Law. Additionally the argument around whether judges make new law or simply declare what the law is must be addressed. Judges are professional people who are paid for their services that depend on the case in hand and their position in the judicial hierarchy. The hierarchy of judges ranges from being the chair of a tribunal to the Lord Chancellor or the Lord Chief Justice. To become a judge a candidate must have been a solicitor or barrister for at least seven years - a period of three years as a recorder (trainee ...

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