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secure a release, most judges take the conditions at face value and solicitors in
particular will see this as a disincentive to apply for cross ticketing.

3.33. For the same reason, across the judiciary, we recommend that each level of
judge should be authorised to sit at the level above and also across the divide
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that exists between the Courts and the Tribunals judiciary. Much as High
Court judges can sit in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division from time-to-
time; a District Judge (Magistrates) would be authorised to sit as a Circuit judge
(Criminal); and a District Judge (Family) would be able to step up to the Family
Circuit bench etc.
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158 For example, a Deputy District Judge being authorised to sit as an Upper Tribunal Judge or a First
Tier Tribunal Judge authorised to sit as a Circuit Judge
159 We note that this might require amendment to primary legislation.
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