The table below shows what you should call the Judge to whom you are giving your evidence. Most courts will not mind very much if you get this a bit wrong (particularly if you accidentally promote the Judge) so long as you are polite but you might feel more at home knowing you are using the right language.
| Judge / Tribunal member | Speaking directly | Speaking indirectly |
| Magistrate
District Judge |
Sir /Madam | You (and your colleagues) |
| Clerk to Magistrates | Sir /Madam | Your Learned Clerk |
| Circuit Judge in County Court (also Recorder or Assistant Recorder (part-time Judges) | Your Honour | Your Honour |
| High Court Judge
Court of Appeal Judge Law Lord in House of Lords |
My Lord / Lady | Your Lordship / Ladyship |