Probably both!

And my (naked) gun…

Depends on which part of the UK you’re in, but most pronounce it Wus-ter-shure, Wus-ter-sher if you’re ‘up north’ and Wooster-sher if you’re from Birmingham/ Black country.

Just don’t pronounce it Wow-ses-ter-shire and you’ll be good 👍

An independent commission of judges select from ‘proposed candidates of merit’ (15 years service) who then tell the King and PM who they want, who then formalise the appointment.

This is (supposedly) to prevent any particular political leanings, as it’s based on legal experience not political party appointments.

I personally take that with a certain amount of salt, as it helps to have had a certain amount of privilege to get that far - in my personal opinion.

further details: https://www.supremecourt.uk/about/appointments-of-justices.html

Um, what she gonna do about all us foreigners? I promise to only threaten your security a little bit - will that count??

Actually, I just know our gov will use that as an excuse to do the same!