David Bean (judge)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was David Bean (judge) born?March 25, 1954
2. What was David Bean (judge)'s job?Knighted, indicated by the title 'Sir'
3. What is the judicial appointment?Judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales
4. What is the jurisdiction?England and Wales
5. What does Sir David Bean do as a judge?He reviews appeals from lower courts, checks if the law was applied correctly, and helps set legal rules that other courts follow.
6. Why is the Court of Appeal important?It makes sure that decisions from lower courts follow the law, and its rulings become rules that all other courts must use.

Court of Appeal: A senior appellate court in England and Wales that reviews decisions from lower courts, establishing binding legal precedent.
Legal Precedent: A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues.
Rule of Law: The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.