Magistrates Flashcards
Magistrates qualifications
- Aged 18-65, must retire at 70
- Must live or work within or near to the local justice area
- Must be prepared to commit themselves to sitting at least 26 half days each year, with a number of training sessions
Someone cannot be a Magistrate if they…
- Have serious criminal convictions
- Are undischarged bankrupts
- Are a member of the armed forces
- Are police officers
- Are relatives of those working in the local criminal justice system
- Are hearing impaired
6 key qualities a Magistrate must have
- Good character
- Understanding and communication
- Social awareness
- Maturity
- Sound judgement
- Commitment and reliability
When did the Lord Chancellor set out the 6 key qualities of a Magistrate?
1998
In 1998, who set out the 6 key qualities a Magistrate must have?
Lord Chancellor
Who are Magistrates appointed by?
the Senior Presiding Judge
Who does the Senior Presiding Judge rely on for recommendations?
Local Advisory Committees
The Senior Presiding Judge relies on what made by the Local Advisory Committees?
recommendations
What do Local Advisory Committees consist of?
- a mixture of magistrates and non-magistrates
- a maximum of 12 members
What must a candidate complete to apply to become a Magistrate?
- an application form
- a two-stage interview process
What does the first interview of a candidate assess?
- the 6 key qualities
- attitudes on various criminal justice issues
What does the second interview of a candidate involve?
Discussion of at least 2 case studies
Second interview of a candidate
Discussion of at least 2 case studies
First interview of a candidate
- the 6 key qualities
- attitudes on various criminal justice issues
