Civil Courts and magistrates

Question 1

12 marks advantages

Answer 1

Legally binding
Divisions so cases dealt with in best way
Conducted by legal experts
Remedy guaranteed
Precedent allows lawyers to advise clients

Question 1

12 marks disadvantages

Answer 1

Delayed
Expensive
Focuses on winning rather than loosing
Media reaction
Stress from courts
Formal

Question 2

How do magistrates deal with cases?(8 marks)

Answer 2

Deal with summary and Triable either way cases
Pre trial
Plea before venue
Mode of trial

Question 3

Pre trial

Answer 3

D enters and gives name and address
Prosecution opens and gives brief summary of the case
Magistrates deliberate and decide
Magistrates pass sentence

Question 4

Plea before venue

Answer 4

plea trial hearing in magistrates for Tew cases
Defendant asked if plead not guilty or guilty
If plead not guilty, mode of trial carried out

Question 5

Mode of trial

Answer 5

Magistrates decide most appropriate court to try case

Question 6

What do magistrates consider?

Answer 6

Own powers
Recommendations by prosecutor
Seriousness of the offence