High Sheriff

The High Sheriff of an English or Welsh county is an unpaid, partly ceremonial post appointed by The Crown through a Warrant from the Privy Council. The High Sheriff is the Sovereign's judicial representitive in the county while the Lord Lieutenant is the Sovereign's personal representitive. The post should not be confused with that of Sheriff in Scotland, who is a judge sitting in a Sheriff Court.

Related Topics:
English - Welsh - County - The Crown - Warrant - Privy Council - Lord Lieutenant - Sheriff - Scotland - Sheriff Court

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Responsibilities include the well being and protection of High Court Judges and attending them in Court, acting as the Returning Officer for Parliamentary Elections in County constituencies and the annual appointment of an Under Sheriff. The High Sheriff must also attend at Royal visits to the County and is responsible for the proclamation of the accession of a new Sovereign and the maintenance of the loyalty of subjects to the Crown. Much of this work is delegated, for example the local police protect Judges and Courts.

Related Topics:
High Court - Judge - Returning Officer - County constituencies - Under Sheriff

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Centuries ago, the High Sheriff was responsible for law enforcement within the county. Nowadays, the position is frequently awarded to people with an association with law enforcement (police, lawyers, magistrates, judges.)

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Law enforcement - Police - Lawyers - Magistrates - Judges

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