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The UK Government, the Law and Your Role › The Law
What is the name of the senior judge in England and Wales?
- The Lord Chancellor
- The Attorney General
- The Lord Chief Justice
- The Master of the Rolls
Why this is the correct answer
The Lord Chief Justice is the most senior judge in England and Wales, serving as head of the judiciary and president of the Courts of England and Wales. This role was separated from the Lord Chancellor's position under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. The Lord Chief Justice also represents the views of the judiciary to Parliament and government.