Process qualifications,section and appointment of lay magistral Flashcards
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Process qualifications,section and appointment of lay magistral
3 things needed to be apart of magistrates
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- must be ages between 18-74
- live or work near there local court in which they serve
- work/serve at least 26 half days or 13 full days
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People excluded from being becoming a magistrate
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- criminal convictions
- having an incompatible job such as a police officer or traffic warden
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The person must have 6 qualities what are they?
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- self awareness and be open to learning
- communicate with sensitivity and respect
- understand and appreciate different perspectives
- have good character
- work and engage with people professionally
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How to be selected
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- applicants must submit an application either through post or online (often a response from an advert or local newspaper)
- candidates will then be short listed and have reference checked by local advisory committee
- called for an interview with 2 magistrates aswell as upstanding character in the local community
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How many parts of the interview
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2
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Part one of the interview?
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Character interview - testing candidates in the 6 qualities
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Part two of interview?
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Trial and sentencing excersise too see how competent they are at the role
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When deciding whom to recommend what must the LAC ensure
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- a balanced bench
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Balanced bench?
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Mags are diverse based on:
age,race,occupation,gender,ethnicity
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Once the lac recommend the candidates who do they go to
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Chief justice
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What will chief justice do?
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Appointment magistrates on behalf of the king
