MC-Jurisdiction of Magistrates Flashcards
1
Q
Magistrates try all summary cases, how many a year are there of these?
A
-over half a million cases heard each year
2
Q
How many triable either way cases are there heard at the MC in a year?
A
c400,000
3
Q
What is the role of the MC regarding indictable offences?
A
They deal with the first hearing
4
Q
What matters of criminal cases to the MC deal with ?
A
- all side matters such as
- issuing warrants for arrest
- Deciding bail applicants
5
Q
what offence do the MC deal with which sum up to c600,000 cases a year?
A
motoring offences
6
Q
How many cases of youth defendants 10-17 are dealt with each year?
A
150,000
7
Q
How many cases do the magistrates deal with a year?
A
over 1,5 million
