Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (commonly referred to as "JCPC" or "Judiciary") is the highest court in the British Empire. It serves as the committee overseeing the final appellate decisions and has jurisidiction for the consideration of all judicial and/or disciplinary matters for the nation. Formally estalbished as a judicial body in 1748, it is permanently chaired by the Lord High Chancellor and consists of seven appointed Lords on a rotating basis as needed. The Lord High Chancellor reserves the right to write the majority or minority opinion, depending on how the committee votes on matters. Only a chamber of Parliament can override a JCPC decision.

History
Founding, etc.

Current Membership
The JCPC is chaired, by law, by the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britian and Ireland. The appointees serve at the pleasure of the Prime Minister and the Lord Chancellor. Ceremoniously, as per the name of the committee, member are Privy Councilors. In certain circumstances, as demonstrated by merit and the needs of the committee, a British Official who represents a constituency in Parliament can be appointed to the Committee per a waiver signed by the Lord Chancellor and Vice Chairman. As of 8 January 1754, the following individuals sit on the committee:


 * Chairman: The Right Honourable and Learned the Earl Granville, Andrew Norrington Mallace II
 * Vice-Chairman: His Grace the Duke of Grafton, David Frederick Gunfish-Augustus II David Frederick Gunfish-Augustus II
 * Chairman Emeritus: The Right Honourable and Gallant the Earl of Sterling, Roger Atkinson
 * Member (Ranking): The Right Honourable and Learned Gallant Sir Christopher J. Gunhound
 * Member: The Right Honourable and Learned Peregrine M. Seaspark Gunhound
 * Associate Member: The Right Honourable and Gallant Sir William Ironskull
 * Associate Member: VACANT