King's Bench

noun

British Law.

a court, originally the principal court for criminal cases, gradually acquiring a civil jurisdiction concurrent with that of the Court of Common Pleas, and also possessing appellate jurisdiction over the Court of Common Pleas: now a division of the High Court of Justice.

King's Bench

noun

(when the sovereign is male) another name for Queen's Bench Division

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The three judges - England and Wales' most senior judge, Lady Chief Justice Baroness Sue Carr, President of the King's Bench Division Dame Victoria Sharp and Mr Justice Chamberlain - reserved judgement on the case until a later date.

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The most senior judge in England and Wales, Lady Chief Justice Baroness Sue Carr, and the President of the King's Bench Division Dame Victoria Sharp, will now join Mr Justice Chamberlain to consider what, if any, action should be taken about MI5's false evidence.

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Master Stevens, who sits as a judge in the King's Bench Division of the High Court, said in court documents that she had considered human rights to private and family life, as well as freedom of expression, when making his decision.

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Morris, who pleaded guilty to the offences, has a right of appeal to the King's Bench Division of the High Court within 28 days.

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Former Ferrari and Williams driver Massa said in a statement his case would be heard at the King’s Bench Division of the High Court.

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