Appointment Flashcards
How many magistrates are appointed each year?
1,500
Who makes the appointments ?
Lord Chancellor
Who does the Lord Chancellor rely on to make recommendations to him when appointing new magistrates?
the local advisory committees
How many members does the local advisory committee have?
max 12
What is the composition of the 12 members of the local advisory committee?
- Most will be existing magistrates
- 1/3rd must be non-magistrates
What is the age range of being a magistrate?
18-65
where do the local advisory committees advertise? (3)
- local newspapers
- local buses
- local radio
How do the local advisory committees sometimes target ethnic minorities for appointment?
They may place advertisements in newspapers aimed at particular ethnic minorities
What may the local advisory committee do in order for people to find out more about magistrates?
May organise an Open evening at the local Magistrates Court
What is the intention when making appointments?
To create a panel representative of all aspects of society
How many broad categories has the Lord Chancellor set out of occupations to attain a balance of occupations?
11
How are the local advisory committee recommended in terms of the composition of a bench of magistrates in different occupations?
recommended that they should not have more than 15% of the bench coming from any single category
How many stages are there in the interview?
2 stages
What is the aim of the the first interview?
- the panel tries to find out more about the candidate’s personal attributes- if they have the 6 key qualities
- explore attitudes on criminal justice issues such as youth crime and drink driving
What is the aim at the second interview ?
-testing candidates potential judicial aptitude though the discussion of at least two typical case studies
