Deemster Deemster A deemster () is a judge in the Isle of Man. The High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man is presided over by a deemster or, in the case of the appeal division of that court, a deemster and the Judge of Appeal. The deemsters also promulgate the Laws on Tynwald Day by reading them out to the people in English and Manx. In the past, the First and Second Deemsters had "ex officio" seats in the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. The Second Deemster was removed from the Council in 1965 and the First
Deemster additional part-time deemsters (previously called 'Acting Deemsters') are appointed from time to time to hear a particular case. The current Deemsters (from November 2018) are: The First Deemster, Second Deemster and Judge of Appeal are appointed by, and hold office during the pleasure of, the Lord of Mann, (acting on the advice of the UK's Secretary of State for Justice). Additional Deemsters are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of the First Deemster. As "ex officio" Deputy Governor, the First Deemster acts in place of the Lieutenant Governor in the latter's absence, or during a vacancy in that