General Registry (Isle of Man)
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The General Registry is the department which administers –
The General Registry was established by the General Registry Act 1965. Its chief executive officer is the Chief Registrar.
- the civil and criminal Courts of the Isle of Man
- the High Court of Justice of the Isle of ManIsle of Man High CourtThe High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man is governed by the High Court Act 1991. There are four permanent judges of the High Court:*the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls*the Second Deemster*a full time additional Deemster*the Judge of Appeal...
- Courts of General Gaol Delivery
- courts of summary jurisdiction
- the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man
- the Registries
- Deeds and Probate Registry
- Land Registry
- Civil RegistryCivil registryCivil registration is the system by which a government records the vital events of its citizens and residents. The resulting repository or database is called civil register or registry, or population registry. The primary purpose of civil registration is to create legal documents that are used to...
, responsible for registration of births, deaths and marriages
- registration of charities
- Legal AidLegal aidLegal aid is the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is regarded as central in providing access to justice by ensuring equality before the law, the right to counsel and the right to a fair trial.A number of...
- the Public Record Office
- criminal injuries compensation
- registration of legal practitioners (other than advocates)
The General Registry was established by the General Registry Act 1965. Its chief executive officer is the Chief Registrar.