Court of the Queen's Bench
| Court of the Queen's Bench | |
|---|---|
| Sydalene: Corti tal-Bank tar-Reġina Outremeri: Cour du bank de la Reine | |
| Established | 1293 |
| Location | Ostracine, Sydalon |
| Composition method | Appointed by the Monarch |
| Authorized by | Code of Ostracine, 1293 Constitution of Sydalon, 1919 |
| Judge term length | At the Monarch's pleasure |
| Number of positions | 7 |
| First Lord of the Court | |
| Currently | The Lord Buonalberi |
| Since | 5 September 2017 |
| Second Lord of the Court | |
| Currently | The Lord de Eu |
| Since | 7 June 2018 |
The Court of the Queen's Bench (or King’s Bench if Monarch is male) is the most senior court of last resort in Sydalon. First established by King Hugh I in 1293, the Queen's Bench holds appellate jurisdiction over all ordinary matters such as civil or criminal cases, as well as appellate jurisdiction over cases in administrative law, labor law, and over matters arising out of regional, domain courts. The Queen's Bench is the de jure court of last resort for all matters arising out of heraldry, nobility, and peerage, however in practice the Court of Peers primarily handles these matters. The Queen's Bench is responsible for interpretation of the Constitution. The Queen's Bench is responsible for the regulation of the legal profession in Sydalon.
The Queen's Bench is composed of seven members, appointed by the Monarch, and serve at his or her pleasure. The court is led by the First Lord of the Court. Achard Buonalberi, Lord Buonalberi has served as First Lord of the Court since 5 September 2017.
Composition
Members of the Queen's Bench are appointed by the Monarch, and serve at the pleasure of the Monarch. In theory, this allows the Monarch to dismiss and appoint judges at-will; however, in practice most appointed judges serve for life or until retirement. The role of First Lord of the Court serves as the court's chief officer, takes a key role in case selection, and serves as the director of the judicial administrative office. Most often, the First Lord of the Court most senior member of the court, though this is not always the case. His deputy is the Second Lord of the Court.
| Lord of the Court | Appointed | Appointing Monarch | Previous judicial posting(s) | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Buonalberi (First Lord of the Court) |
2 October 1986 | Jordan IX | Court of Cassation Royal District Court-Ostracine |
Balzac University |
| The Lord de Eu (Second Lord of the Court) |
20 January 1995 | Court of Cassation Royal District Court-Montgisard |
John Paul III Pontifical University Saint Robert University College of Legal Studies, Castellum | |
| Nikola de Hyzler LS CR | 30 June 1993 | Royal District Court-Ostracine | Ateze Provincial University University of St Ambrose-Ravenna | |
| Valent Fiset LS | 11 August 2001 | Court of Administrative Appeals, Eastern District | Adelon University | |
| The Lady Galizia de Hardouin CR | 20 December 2017 | None; former Lord Advocate | Balzac University Prince's College of Petra | |
| The Lady Said de Abelin | 27 November 2018 | Court of Cassation Royal District Court-Sydalon |
Aigis University Royal University, Ostracine | |
| Indri Bonanno LS CR | 27 November 2018 | None; former Lord Advocate | Saint-Nazaire Institute of Political Studies Balzac University |